Job Description

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, committed and motivated Health Care Assistants with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our endoscopy team.
We have posts on both South Tyneside and Sunderland Royal endoscopy unit, you will have a base site on appointment, however cross site working will be an expectation. Shift patterns are Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend shifts as required, you will also take part in an out of hours on call.
This is a band 2 post increasing to band 3 on successful completion of the Care Certificate and consolidated learning period.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.
Main duties of the job
You will have the ability to work within a multi-professional team and assist in ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of care. You will contribute towards developments in nursing within the service. You will be joining a highly skilled and committed team who will give their full support in your training and development.
The successful candidates will be expected to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver an enhanced HCA role.
You will support the delivery of care to patients before, during and after endoscopic procedures, acting as an assistant to the Registered nurse who is co-ordinating the care of patients and participate in the efficient functioning of the decontamination area.
The enhanced clinical element of the role is to assist the Registered Nurse, acting as the second Assistant during the endoscopic procedure.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year rising to band 3 (24,937-26,598)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9155-THNM-1025-01
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
South Tyneside District Hospital
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0PL
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients, relatives, and their carers, appropriate to their needs.
• Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients, relatives, and their carers, appropriate to their needs.
• Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
• IT / keyboard and computer Skills.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
• General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
• Willing to work towards completion of a Care certificate following commencing in post.

Desirable

• Competent in decontamination of endoscopes and/or working in Endoscopy Treatment room.
• Working towards or gained relevant Level 3 qualification for example NVQ 3 and or/Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Care certificate.

Physical Skills
Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Able to understand instructions and carry out duties in accordance with them.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Skills of empathy and reassurance.
• Ability to maintain documentation to the required standard.
• Committed to pursuing patient concerns.
• Flexible and adaptable to change duties in accordance with patient needs, and react to instructions from more senior members of the team.
• Team worker.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Committed to behaving in a professional manner to present a caring image to patients.
• Willing to undertake in-house development programmes and vocational studies to develop skills and competencies required for the role.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a care setting. Understanding of the type of work required in an Endoscopy Unit.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an endoscopy, theatre or diagnostic services environment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
• IT / keyboard and computer Skills.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
• General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
• Willing to work towards completion of a Care certificate following commencing in post.

Desirable

• Competent in decontamination of endoscopes and/or working in Endoscopy Treatment room.
• Working towards or gained relevant Level 3 qualification for example NVQ 3 and or/Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Care certificate.

Physical Skills
Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Able to understand instructions and carry out duties in accordance with them.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Skills of empathy and reassurance.
• Ability to maintain documentation to the required standard.
• Committed to pursuing patient concerns.
• Flexible and adaptable to change duties in accordance with patient needs, and react to instructions from more senior members of the team.
• Team worker.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Committed to behaving in a professional manner to present a caring image to patients.
• Willing to undertake in-house development programmes and vocational studies to develop skills and competencies required for the role.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a care setting. Understanding of the type of work required in an Endoscopy Unit.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an endoscopy, theatre or diagnostic services environment.

Skills Required