Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant | Compassionate Care & Growth

Circle Health Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bankhols

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Meriden Hospital in Coventry, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Healthcare Assistant for the Endoscopy department. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role with a permanent contract and flexible shift pattern.

You will assist patients with personal care, support feeding and mobility, and help with observations and basic wound care, while working closely with nurses and doctors to maintain a safe, compassionate environment. Previous health or care experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.
• Endoscopy experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.
• Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.
• Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
• Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment in readiness for patient use.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe and efficient patient care

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Following instructions

Literacy & numeracy

Moving & handling

Endoscopy experience

Education

NVQ Health Care (Level 2/3)

Tools

Endoscopy experience

Job description

The Meriden Hospital in Coventry, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Healthcare Assistant for the Endoscopy department. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role with a permanent contract and flexible shift pattern.

You will assist patients with personal care, support feeding and mobility, and help with observations and basic wound care, while working closely with nurses and doctors to maintain a safe, compassionate environment. Previous health or care experience is desirable.