Clinical Support Worker - Gastroenterology

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Liverpool is looking for B3 Clinical Support Workers to join their team in the Endoscopy Day Case Unit. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills, with prior NHS experience being preferable. The role involves assisting with endoscopic procedures, ensuring high patient care standards, and maintaining infection control. Competitive salary and training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an NHS healthcare setting is essential.
• Awareness of Health and Safety and Security procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care.
• Support taking tissue samples and complete documentation.
• Prepare endoscopic equipment prior to procedures.

Skills

Effective relationship management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation maintenance

Workload prioritization

Hazard recognition

Equipment management

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting B3 Clinical Support Workers who are 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

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• Maintain strict infection control standards

About Us

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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women\'s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK\'s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

• Date posted: 19 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per Annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 287-AMED-149-25-D
• Job locations: Aintree Hospital, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL

Job Description

• Job responsibilities

• 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. Supporting taking of tissue samples (biopsy) and completing accurately paperwork to a set standard once trained/educated and competent. 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 Portfolio 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
• Maintain mandatory training

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ3/equivalent

Experience

• Essential: Previous experience in an NHS healthcare setting

Knowledge

• Essential: Awareness of Health and Safety and Security procedures and policies

• Desirable: Undertaken NHS Decontamination Training Programme
• Desirable: Demonstration of IPC knowledge

Skills

• Essential: Ability to develop effective relationships at all levels with clients, colleagues and members of the public
• Essential: The ability to establish and maintain effective communications
• Essential: The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Essential: The ability to maintain documentation to the required standard
• Essential: The ability to prioritise own workload
• Essential: The ability to recognise hazards
• Essential: The ability to maintain equipment and basic stock usage and control procedures

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.

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.

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.

Employer details: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Address: Aintree Hospital, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL. Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/