Care Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 9 January 2026

Department: Gastro and Endoscopy

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Reporting To: Lead Nurse / Service Lead

• Work as part of Gastro OPD team under direct supervision of a Lead Nurse.
• Prepare onsite clinics ensuring clinical notes are available and computers are working, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way.
• Participate in teaching within your sphere of knowledge and skill.
• Must be able to offer clear and thorough explanations of procedures, treatment plans, and dietary or lifestyle modifications to patients.
• Perform routine clinical tasks such as blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, and sample collection.
• Provide emotional support to patients undergoing invasive or potentially distressing treatments.
• Must be competent in using Microsoft office applications such as word and excel.
  
  

• Must hold active NMC registration.

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Gastro OPD nurse.
• Knowledge and Technical Ability
• High standard of clinical practice competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional competence and knowledge
• Able to use evidence-based practice to provide high standards of care.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• IT literate and a competent user of the MS Office suite of products
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of health policy and professional health agendas
• Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging individuals
• Able to gain the confidence of colleagues and peers
• Capable and confident, with the ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Flexible approach to work and working patterns