Endoscopy HCA

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Week Support is seeking motivated Endoscopy Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support our Endoscopy services across Hampshire. 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.

The role involves ensuring patient comfort and dignity, assisting during procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, ERCP), preparing areas and equipment,

Qualifications

• 6 months Endoscopy HCA experience in the last 12 months.
• Previous NHS experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of endoscopy environments and patient pathways.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

18 Week Support are seeking motivated and compassionate Endoscopy Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support our Endoscopy services across Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality patient care throughout the endoscopy pathway. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Who are 18 Week Support?

At 18 Week Support, we are the UKs leading insourcing provider to the NHS. We partner with trusts nationwide to expand clinical capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve patient access to outpatient and surgical care. Clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do.