Job summary
Role Overview
We are currently supporting Portsmouth NHS trust with an Endoscopy service.
There are currently 1,600 patients who have exceeded the six-month threshold and require scoping by the end of September, with additional backlog extending through to March 2027.
Service Details subject to change
Start date: 25th July (aiming for)
Running until March 2027
weekends required (weekdays to be added in the future)
Weekdays will be within an operating theatre
Weekends will be within an Endoscopy suite
Pay Rates - PAYE PER DAY
HCA - £240
Main duties of the job
Role Responsibilities
Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
- Admit and prepare patients (check paperwork, baseline observations)
- Chaperone and support patient dignity and comfort
- Assist with positioning patients for procedures
- Support nurses during procedures (non-clinical tasks)
- Clean trolleys and prepare rooms between cases
- Transport patients to and from procedure/recovery areas
- Assist in recovery (monitoring, refreshments, basic care)
- Stock rooms and ensure consumables are available
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 01 February 2027
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £240 a day
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 9 months
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: M0073-26-0047
- Job locations: Portsmouth Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are supporting Portsmouth NHS Trust with an Endoscopy backlog project and are seeking experienced HCAs to support patient care across the service.
Key responsibilities:
- Admit and prepare patients, including observations and paperwork
- Support patient dignity, comfort, and act as chaperone
- Assist with patient positioning and support nurses during procedures
- Clean trolleys and prepare rooms between cases
- Transport patients between ward, procedure, and recovery areas
- Assist in recovery with basic care, monitoring, and refreshments
- Maintain stock levels and ensure clinical areas are well prepared
Details:
- Weekend shifts initially (weekday shifts may follow)
- Working in Endoscopy suites (weekends) and theatres (weekdays)
- Contract until March 2027
- No travel or accommodation provided.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience working within an Endoscopy unit.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Xyla are a leading provider of clinical and community healthcare services across the UK, recognised for their commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Working in close collaboration with NHS trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICS), and local authorities, Xyla supports the delivery of essential services that help improve patient outcomes while reducing pressure on frontline healthcare providers.
Employer details
- Employer name: Xyla
- Address: Portsmouth Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://xylaservices.com/