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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Endoscopy Support Worker

The closing date is 05 September 2025

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Job summary

* 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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-750

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Upton Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job 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

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • Computer skills desirable

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • Computer skills desirable

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Upton Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Upton Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Nurse Manager

Louise Glover

01516785111

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-750

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Upton Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


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