Health Care Support Worker | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Andover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Andover is looking for a Health Care Support Worker to assist in maintaining high standards of patient care in the Day Surgery Unit and Endoscopy department. You will support the nursing team during procedures and assist with patient decontamination processes. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with motivation to learn and develop their skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required for patient interaction.
• Adaptability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary settings is essential.
• Willingness to learn new procedures and develop skills is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide range of endoscopy procedures, including colonoscopy and gastroscopy.
• Support nursing team in procedure rooms and recovery.
• Maintain high standards of patient care before and after procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Motivation to develop skills and learn new procedures

Job description

Job Overview

The role of a Health Care Support Worker is to assist, provide and maintain a high standard of patient care in the Day Surgery Unit & Endoscopy department for patients before, during and after procedures, including de‑contamination.

This position supports the nursing team in procedure rooms, recovery, discharge, de‑contamination and occasional reception, always following Trust and national guidance. The focus is on delivering high quality, compassionate healthcare to patients of Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide range of endoscopy procedures, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
• Support the nursing team in procedure rooms, recovery, discharge, de‑contamination and occasional reception.
• Assist the de‑contamination team with tracking and specialised cleaning of endoscopes.
• Maintain high standards of patient care before, during and after procedures in a busy unit.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt within a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Motivation to develop skills and learn new procedures.
• Willingness to work at Andover Hospital and, on occasion, other Trust sites.

About the Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people. The Trust is committed to delivering outstanding patient care, continuous improvement, and sustainability across all its services.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.