18 Week Support Limited
Endoscopy HCA - Hampshire

The closing date is 31 December 2026

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

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.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: E0341-26-0132
Job locations: Hampshire, SO15 1AL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: 18 Week Support Limited
Address: Hampshire, SO15 1AL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Workforce Delivery Consultant, Lavinia Coman, lcoman@18weeksupport.com, 02039669081

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