Endoscopy Assistant / Decontamination Technician

NHS; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to join our Endoscopy Team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr as a Healthcare Support Worker. Full training is provided, and you will support the team with patient care, gaining valuable experience in a supportive NHS environment. Join us in pioneering high-quality endoscopic services!

Benefits

Paid mandatory training

Flexible working

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; training provided.
• Experience within the hospital environment essential.
• Desirable: Experience in endoscopy/theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with pre- and post-procedure care in the theatre environment.
• Maintain and monitor flexible endoscopes.
• Provide structured training and mentorship.

Skills

Ability to speak Welsh

Experience of working with people

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Endoscopy Team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join us. It is not necessary to have any previous experience as full training will be provided. This presents a great opportunity for HealthCare support workers who are interested in specialising in Endoscopy. We are currently working towards JAG accreditation, which is the gold standard awarded to organisations providing the highest quality gastrointestinal endoscopy services - so if you join with us you can be confident you will be part of something excellent.

Successful applicants will be expected to support the team with ward care for pre- and post-procedure care. You will be working within the theatre environment & Recovery. You will also be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of flexible endoscopes.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Endoscopy Team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. We have a well-established, friendly and welcoming team that will provide and encourage you with excellent development opportunities and clinical support.

We are a very busy unit providing both elective and emergency patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and organised individual to join our team, who also enjoys working to a high standard.

We are able to provide structured training, mentorship and support, offering excellent development opportunities to gain experience and clinical knowledge within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, to include Accountability and the Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales. Education is strongly supported and you will be encouraged to attend relevant courses and training to be able to support the Endoscopy patient care pathway to include the decontamination of endoscopes.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS181-0725

Job locations

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

Ystrad Fawr Way

Hengoed

CF82 7GP

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification ABILITIES Essential

• Ability to speak welsh

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING Essential

• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• IT skills

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Working within hospital environment

Desirable

• Experience of endoscopy/theatre environment

QUALIFICATION Essential

• Level 3 qualification

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification

Person Specification ABILITIES Essential

• Ability to speak welsh

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING Essential

• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• IT skills

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Working within hospital environment

Desirable

• Experience of endoscopy/theatre environment

QUALIFICATION Essential

• Level 3 qualification

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

Ystrad Fawr Way

Hengoed

CF82 7GP

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

Ystrad Fawr Way

Hengoed

CF82 7GP

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)