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Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Circumstances
Flexibility to meet the needs of the services (late evening duties) Unsocial Hours, Shift Patterns, etc
- Work/Experience
Experience working within Endoscopy Unit
- Work/Experience
Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
- Work/Experience
Able to work under supervision and independently under guidance
- Work/Experience
Aware of principles of Infection Control/Decontamination or a similar Environment
- Work/Experience
Experience of working in the NHS
- Education and Qualifications
Good standard of general education.
- Education and Qualifications
Completion of the National Decontamination Training and Endoscopy Training (e-learning)
- Education and Qualifications
must have NHS care certificate
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Computer literate. - Knowledge and use of basic IT
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Able to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills. Written, Numerical, Verbal, Analytical, etc
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Verbal and written communication skills
- Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Manual dexterity with an aptitude to work with complex equipment
- Personal Characteristics / Disposition
Willing to learn and take instruction
- Personal Characteristics / Disposition
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
- Personal Characteristics / Disposition
Ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Personal Characteristics / Disposition
Good communication skills.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Only applicants with Theatre experience will be considered.
Must have NHS care certificate .
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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Endoscopy Technician with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Technician (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 plus HCA per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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