Job overview
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking compassionate and proactive Endoscopy Assistants to join our dedicated team in the Endoscopy Department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a caring and dynamic environment where the patient always comes first.
As an Endoscopy Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of exceptional care within a fast-paced, specialist environment. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will assist qualified nursing and medical staff in the Endoscopy Unit—helping to ensure each patient receives compassionate, high-quality and holistic care from arrival to recovery.
You’ll be actively involved in both clinical and operational aspects of the service, including preparing and maintaining treatment areas, aiding in patient observation and comfort, and managing specialised equipment for endoscope decontamination. This role demands attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control.
You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about delivering exceptional service. Whether you're gaining experience in healthcare or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide a supportive setting to learn, grow and make a difference.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate recent experience in a care setting.
Further Training
Essential
- Mandatory update and customer care.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate clear and robust communication skills.
- Understand requirements for personal care.
Desirable
- Ability to decontaminate endoscopes .
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working to accommodate the department opening hours of 08:00 – 20:30 5 days a week and some weekend working
Qualifications/Academic/Craft/Professional
Essential
- NVQ 3 in care.
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This advert is for Endoscopy Assistant with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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