Endoscopy Clinical Support Worker

Job overview

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES

Band 3  Clinical Support Worker - Endoscopy CIC - up to 37.5 hours

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical support worker to join our friendly team at CIC Endoscopy Unit.

The Endoscopy Service is predicted to continue to increase in demand over time and there is a plan to expanding the unit with additional rooms, improved patient care and updated facilities.. The department offers all types of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures for both in patients and out patients.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role there is an excellent opportunity to look forward to a full development of your career and support from an excellent and friendly endoscopy team.

This is a great opportunity to assist the Registered Nurses in the Unit in all aspects of endoscopy work including preparation of the environment and patients for their procedures.

Previous experience in endoscopy would be a strong advantage but relevant clinical support experience will be considered.

Training is provided in house and there is an excellent supportive working environment to meet your training and development needs with a named mentor. We have a dedicated clinical educator on the unit.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Skills:  Ability to perform basic clinical duties, including vital signs monitoring, and assist with procedure-specific tasks. Cannulation and venepuncture.
• Technical Knowledge:  Understanding of endoscopy equipment and the proper decontamination procedures.
• Patient Advocacy:  Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring their comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Teamwork & Communication:  Strong communication skills to work effectively with the nursing team and clinicians.
• Adherence to Policies:  Strict adherence to Trust policies, including patient safety, infection control, and confidentiality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this.  For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.