Endoscopy Technician

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: variable

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.

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.