Endoscopy Care Assistant — 12-Month Contract

Stockport Nhs Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27-33 days

NHS Pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Salary finance

Stockport Credit Union

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Endoscopy Assistant to join the Stepping Hill Hospital Endoscopy team on a fixed-term/secondment basis for 12 months. The role is full-time (37.5 hours across 4 days) with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

The post involves assisting in patient care from admission to discharge, supporting the multidisciplinary team, and contributing to maintaining high standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completed the National Care Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent.
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, infection control & safeguarding processes.
• Experience in a healthcare setting; band 2 HCA level experience.

Responsibilities

• Work within multi-disciplinary teams to support care from admission to discharge in the endoscopy setting.
• Assist in the endoscopy room including patient hygiene, feeding, dignity and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and accurate records.
• Support registered nurses to meet local and national targets.
• undertake tasks to support clinical staff after training.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Initiative

Relationship building

IT skills

Education

National Care Certificate or equivalent

Maths & English Level 2

Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare (in progress)

Job description

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Endoscopy Assistant to join the Stepping Hill Hospital Endoscopy team on a fixed-term/secondment basis for 12 months. The role is full-time (37.5 hours across 4 days) with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

The post involves assisting in patient care from admission to discharge, supporting the multidisciplinary team, and contributing to maintaining high standards and documentation.