Senior Clinical Support Worker - Endoscopy

University Hospitals Of North Midlands Nhs Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford is seeking an Endoscopy Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Endoscopy Unit. The role involves clinical and clerical tasks under a Registered Nurse, with opportunities to contribute to care improvements and MDT collaboration.

The post requires Maths/English Level 1, Care Certificate or equivalent, and NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care. NVQ level holders preferred; visa sponsorship is not mentioned.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent.
• Maths and English at Level 1 (GCSE).
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately monitor, record and report variations in vital signs to the Registered Nurse.
• Support with admission and discharge in Endoscopy units and work across Endoscopy areas.
• Undertake blood glucose monitoring and report results to the Registered Nurse.
• Undertake urinalysis and pregnancy testing and report results to the Registered Nurse.
• Remove peripheral cannula following training and supervision.
• Ensure procedure rooms are prepared for procedures in a timely manner.
• Assist with preparation for JAG and CQC visits.
• Support induction and training of new Endoscopy staff.
• Maintain professional communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure confidentiality and report patient progress or deterioration promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Maths and English at Level 1 (GCSE)

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent

Care Certificate

Job description

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker roles.

Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.

Pre-interview test

At the start of your interview time slot, you will be required to sit the UHNM Maths and English test (Total of 6 questions) and need to gain 6/6 to proceed to the formal interview.

You will have 15 minutes to complete the test. If a candidate has any additional needs which includes learning difficulties such as dyslexia, the time can be doubled to 30 minutes. If this is the case, you will need to let the interview panel know prior to your test starting that additional time is required.

Please bring evidence of your Maths and English qualifications to your interview, this can be GCSEs, Functional Skills or overseas equivalent certificates. For overseas qualifications please bring an ECCTIS comparability statement showing UK comparability.

Main duties of the job

If you have a Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification, please bring this in addition to the above.

The Endoscopy Support Worker will assist in the provision of specialised care within the clinical area.

The post holder will be responsible for a range of clinical, non clinical and clerical support tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse working within their scope of practice.

The role is key to the delivery of excellence in care and service improvement and requires effective communication skills as well as collaborative working as part of the Multidisciplinary Team.

The role will require the post holder to ensure they are kept up to date with all Statutory and Mandatory training and to undertake specific training relating to Endoscopy including the JETS workforce competencies.

The ideal candidate will have good communications skills and work as part of the wider team.

Cross site working across any of the 3 sites may be needed.

About us

In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across three sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent, CDC Hanley and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

Details

Date posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 205-8164319-A

Job responsibilities

• Accurately monitor, record and report variations in vital signs of patients in their care to the Registered Nurse.
• Support with the admission and discharge process of patients within the Endoscopy units. The post holder will be required to work in different areas of the Endoscopy
• Undertake blood glucose monitoring and accurate reporting of the results to the Registered Nurse.
• Undertake urinalysis and pregnancy testing and accurate reporting of the results to the Registered Nurse.
• Following training and supervision the Endoscopy Support Worker will be competent in the removal of peripheral cannula.
• The Endoscopy Support Worker will be responsible for ensuring the procedure rooms are prepared ready for procedures in a timely manner.
• Participate with preparation for JAG and CQC visits.
• Support with the induction and training of new staff to the Endoscopy Units
• The post holder will be required to provide and receive routine information requiring tact or persuasive skills.
• Maintain good standards of communication both in written and oral form within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care, demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the client group.
• Ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using different strategies including verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Ensure confidentiality is always maintained
• The post holder will ensure prompt reporting of any relevant information regarding patients or unit users including observation of progress or deterioration in the patients condition.
• Provide and promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with local and national policies and guidance.
• Participates in the promotion and collation of patient feedback within the department.
• NVQ Level 3 or working towards this qualification.
• The post holder will be required to have a higher level of knowledge which is evident based in line with Trust and National Guidance of best practice.
• Ensure compliance with Statutory and Mandatory training.
• Participate in training, supervision and assessment of competences to undertake designated clinical duties.
• Undertakes a range of delegated duties clinical care duties relevant to the specific clinical area.
• Complete a training and competency framework related to Endoscopy practice.
• To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in Endoscopy
• NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English at Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent). For overseas qualifications they must have an ECCTIS statement showing UK comparability.
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary).

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address: County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Unit Manager Tracey Willmoth, [e-mail], 01785236083