Health Care Support Worker - Endoscopy

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as part of the endoscopy team at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care across the endoscopy pathway, with training provided for those new to the field. The position requires teamwork, confidentiality understanding, and the ability to work flexibly across shifts. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HCSW in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Desirable skills include experience with Olympus endoscopes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care across the endoscopy pathway.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with flexibility across shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Care Certificate

Tools

Olympus endoscopes

Job description

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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

About

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1st October 2020 through the merger of Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Poole Hospital.

Hospitals covered include:

• Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW
• Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JB
• Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2JX

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Key details

Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Contract type: Permanent, Full and Part Time Hours available

Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 pa/pro rata

Grade: Band 3

Main area: Endoscopy

We are a three-site acute trust with university hospital status, working with Bournemouth University and an annual budget of £730m. We employ around 10,000 staff and are expanding with a £250m estates programme to enhance facilities.

Our location offers a high quality of life with beaches, the New Forest, and the Purbecks nearby. We value diversity and inclusivity, actively supporting various staff networks and schemes like Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant.

Job Overview

Join our team providing comprehensive care across the endoscopy pathway, including pre, peri, and post-procedural care. Experience in endoscopy is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team, with flexibility across shifts and potential out-of-hours on-call duties.

This position is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital but may involve working at other sites, including Poole and Wimborne. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Application details

Read the full job description and person specification attached to this advert. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Care Certificate (Essential)
• Experience as an HCSW in a healthcare setting (Essential)
• Teamwork and confidentiality understanding (Essential)

Desirable skills include experience with Olympus endoscopes and working with acutely ill patients.

For informal inquiries, contact Olajumoke Oso, Deputy Clinical Lead, at [email address] or 0300 019 4665.