Endoscopy Technician

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 January 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Endoscopy Technician to join our team at York Hospital. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and compassionate healthcare worker to join the team.

You 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.

York Endoscopy is a new state of the art unit, incorporating 7 procedure rooms. The unit performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including Colonoscopy, OGD, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, TNE, Colonic and oesophageal stenting, manometry and Bowel screening.

York Endoscopy unit prides itself in giving patients the highest standards of care. York and Scarborough Endoscopy units have recently been awarded JAG accreditation.

Hours of working are Monday to Sunday, between 8am-8pm. The post holder will be expected to work week days and weekends. Please note - hours of working are currently under review.

Main duties of the job

The Endoscopy Technician role is varied role. Duties include:-

Supporting patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Supporting registered nurses in admissions, procedure rooms and with discharging of patients.

Taking diagnostic biopsies, and correctly labelling specimens.

Continuous monitoring of patient observations.

Venepuncture and Cannulation.

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 fordependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.

A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

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

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-6896896-ET-C

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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 fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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 promoteSaBRE- 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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

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.