About this role
Job summary
The overall purpose of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme is to enable the early detection of lung cancer to save lives. The Lung Cancer Screening Service has been implemented throughout the UK in areas identified with high disease prevalence where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early-stage lung cancer & offering curative treatment.
Main duties of the job
Welcome patients and guide them through their screening journey with empathy and professionalismSupport clinical colleagues in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced, mobile environmentAssist with patient handovers between screening and CT scan locationsMaintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentialityHelp manage clinic flow, support scheduling, and respond to patient queriesUphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection controlContribute to a 7-day service, including bank holidays, with occasional remote admin work
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.
Behind every test, scan and assessment is a team of people helping our services run smoothly, efficiently and with care. With opportunities across community, hospital and office-based settings, InHealth offers the chance to grow your career in a people-focused organisation where your work supports millions of patients and helps bring high-quality healthcare closer to local communities.
InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.
New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.
Read more about us here:Who We Are - InHealth Group
Job description Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant Lung Cancer Screening Programme
Location:South West Covering sites in Cornwall and Plymouth with occasional cover inDevon
Travel:Full UK Driving Licence Required
Shifts:12-hour patterns, 3 days a week (8am8pm), including weekends and bank holidays
Make a real difference in early cancer detection.
Join InHealths Lung Cancer Screening Programme and be part of a vital service that helps detect lung cancer early-when treatment is most effective. As aHealthcare Assistant (HCA), you'll play a key role in delivering a professional, compassionate, and patient-focused experience across our mobile screening sites in South West.
What you'll do: Welcome patients and guide them through their screening journey with empathy and professionalism Support clinical colleagues in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced, mobile environment Assist with patient handovers between screening and CT scan locations Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality Help manage clinic flow, support scheduling, and respond to patient queries Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control Contribute to a 7-day service, including bank holidays, with occasional remote admin work What were looking for: Experience in a patient or customer-facing role Strong communication and interpersonal skills Confidence using Microsoft Office and patient management systems A flexible, team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites What you'll bring: A calm, compassionate, and professional manner A proactive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure A commitment to maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety An understanding of data protection and confidentiality (GDPR
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name InHealth Group
Address ASDA, Oakleigh Terrace,
Newquay
TR7 1RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)