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Job summary

Main area
Medicine
Grade
Band 3
Contract
12 months (12 months fixed term to cover maternity leave)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-25-750
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/09/2025 23:59

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Endoscopy Support Worker

Band 3

 

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Job overview

* Previous applicants need not apply *

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Endoscopy Support Worker in the Endoscopy Unit.

The Endoscopy Unit is a very busy department and the successful candidate will work within the decontamination unit processing endoscopes and ensuring all equipment is ready for the daily lists. They will also assist the Registered Nurse and Endoscopist during endoscopic procedures and in the recovery area.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist with the preparation and discharge of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures under the guidance of the Registered Nurse/Endoscopy Assistant Practitioner.
  • Preparation of the endoscopy room and recovery area
  • Assist the Endoscopy Assistant Practitioner/Endoscopist in diagnostic procedures once trained/educated and competent, following standard procedures
  • Assist the Registered Nurse/Endoscopist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures once trained/educated and competent, following standard procedures
  • Positioning of patients during endoscopic procedures
  • Airway management during endoscopic procedures once trained/educated and competent, following standard procedures
  • Monitoring and recording of patient observations during endoscopic procedures and alerting senior staff to any problems
  • Preparation of endoscopic equipment prior to and during endoscopic procedures

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the Northwest of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider Northwest footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide, and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for further information about the Endoscopy Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent
  • A minimum of 2 years as a clinical support worker

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent
  • A minimum of 2 years as a clinical support worker
  • Undertake all mandatory training
Desirable criteria
  • Computer skills desirable

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills, verbal & written
  • Communicate formally on first contact
  • Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner
  • Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate
  • Value people’s time and protect it as much as possible
  • Make and environment friendly and safe for all
  • Listen to what people say and take appropriate action

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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
Louise Glover
Job title
Endoscopy Nurse Manager
Telephone number
0151 678 5111
Additional information

 Internal Extension; 2431

Direct Dial 0151 604 7032

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