Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
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

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: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 weeks
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: E0341-26-0111
Job locations: 2 Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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

Person Specification
Qualifications
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
• 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

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.

Employer details
Employer name: 18 Week Support Limited
Address: 2 Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Danielle Graden, dgraden@18weeksupport.com

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