Endoscopy Support Worker

Wirral; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Endoscopy Support Worker (Band 3) to join the busy Endoscopy Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral. The role involves preparing and decontaminating endoscopes, assisting nurses and endoscopists during procedures, and supporting patient recovery in the associated areas.

Part-time 34 hours per week, with regular weekend work as required. You will work under supervision, ensuring equipment is ready for daily lists and patient

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical support worker

NHS experience

Awareness of Endoscopy

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Main area Medicine Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 34 hours per week (Monday - Saturday 08:00 -19:00) Job ref 408-26-711-A

Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Wirral Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/11/2026 23:59

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

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

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

General Information

Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case‑based basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.