Endoscopy HCA - Dorset

Location: Dorset

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Contract / Part Time

About The Role 18 Week Support are seeking motivated and compassionate Endoscopy Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support our Endoscopy services across Dorset. 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 UK’s 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.