Senior Nursing Assistant / Decontamination Staff

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust, is seeking a Senior Nursing Assistant / Decontamination Staff to support its growing Endoscopy and Gastroenterology services. The successful candidate will work in a purpose-built facility, contributing to patient care and supporting the Endoscopy team in various capacities. Applicants should have strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, ensuring high standards of care. This role is ideal for individuals with a caring nature and relevant qualifications eager to make a difference in patient care within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• General Education including English and basic Maths.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in providing nursing care for endoscopy patients.
• Work under the supervision of registered nurses in procedure rooms.
• Rotational work on the decontamination team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Approachability

Education

General Education including English and basic Maths

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Nursing Assistant / Decontamination Staff, London

Client: Barts Health NHS Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 80cf0b33ecaf

Job Views: 6

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The Royal London Hospital Endoscopy Centre, St Bartholomew’s Bronchoscopy Centre, and Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre are looking for Band 3 senior nursing assistants / decontamination staff to join the existing team as we expand our services.

The main hub at RLH runs a six-day service from Monday to Saturday between 08:00 - 18:00hrs.

We are looking for people committed to Endoscopy and Gastroenterology. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a large team. Flexibility, approachability, and a positive attitude are essential, as these are the core values of the unit.

The department opened in 2011 and is a purpose-built centre with four endoscopy rooms, a dedicated x-ray room, and a 17-bed recovery area with step-down facilities. A dedicated team of nurses practices team nursing and rotates through all areas of the department.

The decontamination unit is within the endoscopy unit, with a satellite unit at Barts Hospital. Staff will rotate to these units once trained and may occasionally cover Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre as well.

We undertake all endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, EBUS, SpyGlass, ESD, bronchoscopy, and capsule endoscopy. The unit processes all flexible endoscopes for the Royal London site.

We have an active clinical governance group that has been running for over 10 years, and attendance and contribution are expected from staff.

We hold well-attended staff meetings and provide regular in-house training monthly, along with external training as needed.

Main duties of the job

• Assist registered nurses in providing nursing care for endoscopy patients.
• Demonstrate the department's philosophy of care.
• Work under the supervision of registered nurses, taking responsibility for the procedure rooms, recovery, and admission areas.
• Work as part of the endoscopy team.
• Rotational work on the decontamination team, handling tasks on the clean and dirty sides at RLH and St Barts.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider. We are on a journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, committed to continuous improvement and high standards of care.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals known for excellence and innovation, providing safe, compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver harm-free care, be a great place to work, and embody our WeCare values and behaviours, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please see the attached documents for detailed information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• General Education including English (written and oral) and basic Maths
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

• Experience dealing with people regularly
• Experience in a caring role and caring for patients
• Experience supporting relatives, family members, and the public

Knowledge

• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and liaising with engineering services
• Knowledge of cold disinfection/decontamination of endoscopic equipment
• Understanding of different types of endoscopes and equipment
• Knowledge of Automated Endoscope Reprocessors