Job summary We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant for 30hours per week to support with our department. You will be working in the endoscopy department to provide care to patients coming into the department for procedures. To contribute to the assessment of patient needs and the evaluation of care within endoscopy Varied role including some assisting consultants with endoscopy and caring for patients undergoing procedures. Organising your own workload and plan own work activities and to contribute to the assessment of patient needs and the evaluation of care within endoscopy. Main duties of the job To undertake basic nursing activities for patients under the responsibility of a registered nurse. Participate in the development of self and others. Work with the registered nursing staff to maintain a clean, safe and efficient environment for patients and staff Assist the endoscopist on a range of procedures Assist the registered nurse in the recovery area of endoscopy. To be a flexible member of the team working in all areas of the department as and when required covering the units opening hours. About us Endoscopy is a day unit and outpatient facility that provides care, endoscopy procedures for patients with multiple GI conditions. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-7027432-ACS Job locations Endoscopy Unit Torbay Hospital Torquay TQ27AA Job description Job responsibilities Provide and receive routine information Exchange factual information with patients and other team members Uses tact, persuasion, reassurance and empathy with patients and carers Able to overcome barriers to communication such as physical or mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, sensory impairments. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained. Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously Aware of patients emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to trained nurse responsible for patients care. Participate in team building/communication, and to develop a cohesive, supportive an effective team. To work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the ward/department. Ensure by clear communication a happy atmosphere, and an effective and safe working environment Complete and monitor patient clinical observations: ensure own documentation is completed to the unit agreed standard. Demonstrates own role to junior colleagues and assists with the induction of new starters Job description Job responsibilities Provide and receive routine information Exchange factual information with patients and other team members Uses tact, persuasion, reassurance and empathy with patients and carers Able to overcome barriers to communication such as physical or mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, sensory impairments. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained. Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously Aware of patients emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to trained nurse responsible for patients care. Participate in team building/communication, and to develop a cohesive, supportive an effective team. To work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the ward/department. Ensure by clear communication a happy atmosphere, and an effective and safe working environment Complete and monitor patient clinical observations: ensure own documentation is completed to the unit agreed standard. Demonstrates own role to junior colleagues and assists with the induction of new starters Person Specification NVQ Level 3 Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent Desirable Band 3 HCA experience Demonstrable experience in a coaching role Experience Essential Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in endoscopy Person Specification NVQ Level 3 Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent Desirable Band 3 HCA experience Demonstrable experience in a coaching role Experience Essential Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in endoscopy 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Endoscopy Unit Torbay Hospital Torquay TQ27AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)