Description
18 Week Support Limited are seeking motivated and compassionate Endoscopy Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support their Endoscopy services across Hampshire.
As an Endoscopy HCA, you will play a key role in supporting patients before, during, and after diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, while assisting the wider clinical team to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Support patients throughout their endoscopy journey, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times
- Assist Nurses and Endoscopists during endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, and ERCP
- Prepare clinical areas, equipment, and stock in line with infection prevention and control standards
- Undertake patient observations and provide general patient care within the unit
- Ensure accurate documentation and maintain high standards of patient safety
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver an efficient and patient-focused service
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment
Person Specification
- Minimum of 6 months experience working as an Endoscopy HCA, within the last 12 months
- Previous NHS experience is essential
- Local candidates within 50 miles of Hampshire preferred
- Strong understanding of endoscopy environments and patient pathways
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, professional, and committed to delivering safe, effective patient care
- Flexible and adaptable approach to service requirements
Contract Details
- Locum position
- 12 weeks duration
- Flexible working pattern
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience