Endoscopy Support Worker

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Endoscopy Support Worker to join the Endoscopy Unit. You will be involved in decontamination, preparing equipment, and supporting nurses and endoscopists during procedures and in recovery.

This is a busy unit with a focus on patient safety and efficient daily lists. The role requires prior NHS experience and a minimum of two years as a clinical support worker, with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and awareness of endoscopy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a clinical support worker.
• Awareness of Endoscopy.
• Previous NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and discharge of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures under supervision.
• Prepare the endoscopy room and recovery area.
• Assist Endoscopy staff in diagnostic procedures once trained.
• Assist the Registered Nurse/Endoscopist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures once trained.
• Position patients during endoscopic procedures.
• Support airway management during endoscopy when trained.
• Monitor and record patient observations during procedures and alert senior staff when needed.
• Prepare endoscopic equipment prior to and during procedures.

Skills

NHS experience as clinical support

Awareness of Endoscopy

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Endoscopy Support Worker

The closing date is 06 November 2026

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.

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

• A minimum of 2 years as a clinical support worker
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Previous NHS experience
• Awareness of Endoscopy

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum pro rata