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Health Care Assistant, Endoscopy
The closing date is 16 July 2026
Working as part of the Endoscopy Department team, assist in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner. Enable patients to meet all their personal needs in accordance with individual preferences and clinical need. Ensure that the patients comfort and dignity is respected at all times. Assist in the movement of patients to ensure maximum comfort and safety at all times. Assist in maintaining specialised endoscopic equipment in good working order, identify any faults in the equipment and report to the Registered Nurse. Assist in ensuring that the department area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with UHB Policies.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCSW into a Band 3 role within Endoscopy. Endoscopy is a fast moving sometimes unpredictable environment, allowing individuals to progress and gain competencies within this specialised area.
The unit is progressive, providing both upper and lower GI as well as Bronchoscopy services, together with a Bowel screening programme service.
Training will be provided, allowing the right individual to develop required both specific patient care and non patient skills regarding maintenance and care of specialised endoscopes and equipment.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn’t need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of engagement with personal and professional development
Experience
- Working as part of a team and on own initiative
- Experience with audit process including understanding GRS and JAG
- Working to list demands and being able to prioritise accordingly
- Previous experience with endoscopes
Skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer care
- Analytical skills with accurate data input
- Good IT and keyboard skills
- Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
- IV cannulation and venepuncture
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.
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