Endoscopy Technician

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Endoscopy Technician to join our team at Scarborough and Bridlington Endoscopy. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and compassionate Healthcare Worker to join our team. Your will receive a comprehensive training package, and be able to engage in internal and external training which will enable you to progress in your career.

Scarborough and Bridlington Hospital 3 procedure rooms each day which see a variety of procedures each day. We preform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as Colonoscopy, OGD, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, TNE, Colonic and Esophageal stenting, and Bowel screening.

Scarborough and Bridlington pride ourselves in giving patients the highest standard of care. We have been a JAG accreditation unit for the past 5 years and currently being re-assessed at present.

Main duties of the job

The Endoscopy Technician role is very varied and covering all areas in the department.

From completing admissions and discharges to assisting within the procedure room in Therapeutic procedures.

Working Hours of Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm across both Scarborough and Bridlington Endoscopy.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-6096729-ET-PSD

Job locations

Scarborough Endoscopy

Scarborough Hospital, Scalby Road

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care setting
Endoscopy experience/knowledge of endoscopic procedures

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Caring and compassionate

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Level 3 vocational qualification in a health/social care related subject or will undertake the Level 3 Diploma (QCF) appropriate to the clinical area, as provided by the Organisation

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care setting
Endoscopy experience/knowledge of endoscopic procedures

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Caring and compassionate

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Level 3 vocational qualification in a health/social care related subject or will undertake the Level 3 Diploma (QCF) appropriate to the clinical area, as provided by the Organisation

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.