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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
209-A-25-7381278
Employer
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Macclesfield District
Town
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/08/2025 23:59

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East Cheshire NHS Trust logo

Co-ordinator Endoscopy and Treatment Unit - Band 6 (Internal Only)

NHS AfC: Band 6

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

 

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a busy and rapidly expanding unit for a highly motivated Co-ordinator Endoscopy and Treatment Unit to join our friendly and dynamic team.

We operate a 6 day week service 8am to 7pm including evening clinics.

The successful candidate will be required to work in all clinical areas of the department and will be expected to participate in the on call rota to provide a 24 hour service.

Considerable experience in working in the Endoscopy Unit as well as leadership and management experience is essential. The post holder should have a broad range of clinical skills, have excellent organisational skills, be innovative, self-motivated, flexible and willing to cover the service. You will be supported in your role by the Unit manager.

If you are an excellent team player with a positive attitude towards developing the service then we would love to hear from you.

Hours per week: 37.5

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team in providing a high quality service meeting the physical and emotional requirements for both inpatients and outpatients undergoing procedures within the endoscopy and Treatment Unit.

To work within the Clinical Governance Programme

To support other members of staff to deliver a  high quality service

To act as the Unit Managers deputy, and to manage the department in the absence of the Unit Manager

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. 

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Level 1 or equivalent
  • Mentorship qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant degree

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • COSHH Trust and governing body policies and practices relevant to Unit
  • Accreditation requirements
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Considerable Endoscopy experience
Desirable criteria
  • Specific Endoscopy nurse training
  • JAG accreditation process experience

Other Role Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Penny Pezzato
Job title
Unit Manager Endoscopy and Treatment Unit
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01625 661030