Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant – Flexible Hours

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Meriden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Job summary

Circle Health Group is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Endoscopy department at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a flexible shift pattern to cover duties across the unit.

You will assist with patient care, observations, and support clinical teams to ensure safe, compassionate care in a busy environment. Endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

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 elevate 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.
• 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.
• Record routine observations such as BP, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, O2 saturation, and glucose levels after training.
• Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, trolleys, beds, and equipment for patient use.
• Work with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe, efficient patient care.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Circle Health Group is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Endoscopy department at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a flexible shift pattern to cover duties across the unit.

You will assist with patient care, observations, and support clinical teams to ensure safe, compassionate care in a busy environment. Endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.