Endoscopy Support Worker – Part-Time

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

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Endoscopy Support Worker to join the Endoscopy Unit on Wirral. The role involves processing endoscopes in the decontamination area and assisting the Registered Nurse and Endoscopist during procedures and in the recovery area.

You will help prepare the endoscopy room, support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures once trained, and monitor patient observations, ensuring equipment is ready for daily lists.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Endoscopy Support Worker to join the Endoscopy Unit on Wirral. The role involves processing endoscopes in the decontamination area and assisting the Registered Nurse and Endoscopist during procedures and in the recovery area.

You will help prepare the endoscopy room, support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures once trained, and monitor patient observations, ensuring equipment is ready for daily lists.