Overview
We are looking for enthusiastic Band 3/ Endoscopy HealthCare Assistant who are interested joining our supportive and friendly team in Endoscopy at St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Successful post holder will already possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a friendly, busy, and dedicated team. Endoscopy experience is an advantage but not essential, as long as there is recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment. The unit has an international reputation for providing best practice and is one of the three national Endoscopy training centres. The Southwest London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre has been based in the department since November 2006. All the staff are committed to ensuring that the highest standard of clinical care is delivered.
Responsibilities
* Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients.
* Assist with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include washing, oral care, escorting to toilet, assisting with bed pans/commodes, making beds and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures.
* Carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
* Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.
* Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
About St George’s and Our Group
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Application
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025
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