Endoscopy HCA - HampshireNHS

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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

About You

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

What We Offer

Regular local weekend work

On-time monthly payment

Shifts available up to 3 months in advance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Opportunity to further develop specialist endoscopy experience

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced clinical teams

Job description

About the Role

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

About You

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

What We Offer

Regular local weekend work

On-time monthly payment

Shifts available up to 3 months in advance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Opportunity to further develop specialist endoscopy experience

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced clinical teams

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.

About us

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.