Clinical Support Worker - Gastroenterology | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a B3 Clinical Support Worker to join the Endoscopy Day Case Unit within Gastroenterology. The role focuses on assisting with endoscopy procedures, patient care, and equipment re-processing, with intensive training provided.

We welcome applicants with or without prior experience, as training and skill development are offered. The post is based at the Trust’s facilities in Liverpool and will involve collaboration with nursing staff

Responsibilities

• To assist qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care.
• To work under supervision of a qualified nurse within endoscopy rooms.
• Preparation of endoscopic equipment prior to endoscopy.
• Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required to improve patient pathway.
• Preparation of endoscopic accessories during procedures.
• Undertaking other endoscopy assistant tasks under supervision until assessed.
• Work in the recovery area to observe patient vitals and support discharge.
• Report lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor.
• Work within the re-processing area to decontaminate endoscopy equipment.
• Attend in-house Trust and Gastroenterology training courses and meetings.
• Maintain infection control practices to avoid harm to patients, carers or staff.
• Maintain good communication both verbal and written.

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Gastroenterology | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are currently recruiting a B3 Clinical Support Worker who is committed to delivering excellent patient care to join our first class team.

Experience is preferable but not essential as intensive training will be given and you will have the opportunity to develop your personal skills.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received

Previous applicants need not apply

To work within the Endoscopy Day Case Unit of Gastroenterology.

Caring for patients, within a framework of high quality standards of care and practice. Taking into account patients’ social,

psychological and physical needs.

Undertake Endoscopy training requirements which include assisting with

endoscopic and clinical procedures and the re-processing of equipment in line with the British Gastroenterology Society.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.

Clinical Responsibilities

To assist the qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care

To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse within the endoscopy rooms.

Preparation of endoscopic equipment prior to endoscopy

Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required in order to improve patient pathway

Preparation of endoscopic accessories required during procedures, e.g. preparation of dilatation balloons and inflation devices.

Undertaking other endoscopy assistant tasks under supervision until assessed and competent.

Work in the recovery area of the Unit under supervision to undertake and evaluate patient observations of blood pressure, pulse and temperature and other tasks as required, to assist in the patient recovery stage and see them through to discharge.

Know own limitations and report any lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor.

Work within the re-processing area as required, to decontaminate endoscopy equipment to a set standard.

Clinical Governance / Quality

Caring for patients, within a framework of high quality standards of care and practice

Education and training development

Trains/mentors others in own skillset

Working with an Assessor

Action plan to be agreed with Assessor

Progression Port Folio produced at end of training for each unit.

Keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures

Attend Unit meetings and teaching sessions.

To attend all in-house Trust and Gastroenterology training courses and meetings as required.

To maintain knowledge and keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures.

To maintain infection control practices so as to cause no harm to patients, carers or staff.

To work within Trust policies and procedures.

To maintain good communication both verbal and written

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust