Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy and Treatment Unit
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 209-A-24-6264957
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Endoscopy Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care. Join our team and support our vision of delivering the right care first time, every time.
Job overview
Due to expansion of the Endoscopy and Treatment Unit an exciting opportunity has arisen for both full time and part time permanent Endoscopy Technicians to join our busy unit.
We operate a 6 day week service, 8am to 7pm and occasional evening clinics.
Whilst experience in working in the Endoscopy Unit would be desirable it is not essential as full training in all aspects of the job will be given.
The successful candidates will be expected to work in all areas of the department including the ward area admitting and caring for patients undergoing and recovering from endoscopic procedures. Working within the procedure rooms assisting the endoscopist and nurse and in the decontamination department processing endoscopes.
The candidate will be expected to participate in the 24 hour on call system.
Hours per week: 37.5 (part time hours also considered)
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision of senior nurses and with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide the physical and emotional care for both inpatients and outpatients undergoing a variety of endoscopic medical and surgical procedures on the department.
Working for our organisation
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience within a healthcare setting
- Dealing with the public
- Decontamination and infection control awareness
Desirable criteria
- Technical knowledge re endoscopic equipment.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Moving and handling
- Evidence of fine motor skills
- Competent to monitor patient, undertake observations
Desirable criteria
- Manipulation of fine instruments and delicate equipment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Data protection
Desirable criteria
- Trust and Governing body policies and practices relevant to Endoscopy
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in Health Care or equivalent relevant clinical experience
Desirable criteria
- Endoscopy specific training/competencies. NVQ2/3 Customer Care
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Accuracy in written work
- Computer literacy
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Penny Pezzato
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661030
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