Healthcare Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role involves working as an integral part of the Endoscopy team, assisting nurses with the decontamination, traceability, and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment. The post holder will also support nurses in preparing patients for procedures, including performing observations and cannulation, and monitoring patients during procedures. Good communication and adherence to safety standards are essential for ensuring a positive patient experience.
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3
- Computer literate
- Good evidence of written and verbal communication in English.
- Must have NHS care certificate
Desirable criteria
- Joint Advisory Group training requirement achieved.
- Previous experience as working in healthcare assistance.
- Placement or training.
- Shortlisting
- NVQ 3
- Computer literate
- Good evidence of written and verbal communication in English.
- Must have NHS care certificate
- Joint Advisory Group training requirement achieved.
- Previous experience as working in healthcare assistance.
- Placement or training.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
A Care Certificate from an NHS Provider Organisation are essential requirements for this role. Please note that previous applicants need not reapply. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Endoscopy team assisting nurses in ensuring the department runs smoothly by participating in the decontamination, traceability and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment used in endoscopic procedures. Supporting the nurses to prepare patients for the endoscopy procedure (for example performing observations and insertion of cannula) and to monitor patients and deliver care during procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in ensuring a safe and positive patient experience and develop good communication channels with all relevant staff and organisations.
Maintain accurate maintenance records of reprocessing equipment and other specialised equipment as designated by the Nurse in Charge.
Assist with quality assurance checks.
Participate in testing of rinse water
To assist qualified staff in monitoring agreed standards of practice within the unit.
Assist in preparing the patients for their procedure, performing observations and cannulation prior to p
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