# Endoscopy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-technician/7ed6709a-2103-4ea7-ac4f-36f2ab405339 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-technician/7ed6709a-2103-4ea7-ac4f-36f2ab405339.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 plus HCA per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 32.9 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T09:52:13.824Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Acute/Acute-v8088955 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8088955?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Only applicants with Theatre experience will be considered. We are looking for an innovative motivated Endoscopy Support Worker (ESW) to join our friendly Endoscopy team We are a JAG accredited unit providing Bowel Cancer screening for South East London. We have 4 procedure rooms and will be expanding the unit due to increase work load. We are a busy unit providing therapeutic, diagnostic and emergency service for both Inpatients as well as outpatients. The successful candidate will have an excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills and the ability to use their initiative. ### Main duties of the job The Endoscopy Support Worker will participate in the decontamination, traceability and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment used in endoscopic procedures. The Endoscopy Support Worker will also work under the supervision of the qualified nursing staff to participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Assist with the Decontamination and reprocessing of Endoscopy equipment in accordance with local and national guidelines. Maintain accurate traceability records of all endoscopes and endoscopic accessories and ancillaries. Assist with quality assurance checks. Participate in testing of rinse water To assist qualified staff in monitoring agreed standards of practice within the unit. To participate in the Trust’s Individual Performance Review process and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development by working towards the objectives agreed within an annual Personal Development Plan. To participate in local Clinical Supervision. Attend designated Study Days, and complete relevant training activities and assessments. ## Person Specification ### Circumstances **Essential** - Flexibility to meet the needs of the services (late evening duties) Unsocial Hours, Shift Patterns, etc ### Work/Experience **Essential** - Experience working within Endoscopy Unit - Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative. - Able to work under supervision and independently under guidance - Aware of principles of Infection Control/Decontamination or a similar Environment - Experience of working in the NHS ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of general education. - Completion of the National Decontamination Training and Endoscopy Training (e-learning) ### Skills, Knowledge and Ability **Essential** - Computer literate. - Knowledge and use of basic IT - Able to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills. Written, Numerical, Verbal, Analytical, etc - Verbal and written communication skills - Manual dexterity with an aptitude to work with complex equipment ### Personal Characteristics / Disposition **Essential** - Willing to learn and take instruction - Demonstrable knowledge of equipment used in healthcare and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order and escalate any concerns to a registered professional - Ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise work and meet deadlines - Good communication skills. ## Documents - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [endoscopy support worker (pdf, 317.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382069) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2978) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.