# Senior Clinical Support Worker - Endoscopy > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-support-worker-endoscopy/fcebf239-8923-49b2-a2e4-6221a8028f74 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-support-worker-endoscopy/fcebf239-8923-49b2-a2e4-6221a8028f74.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Location:** County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term end date 3rd October 2027) - **Employment type:** Part time - 32 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T14:10:47.774Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stafford/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Endoscopy/Endoscopy-v8367805 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8367805?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust. Pre-interview test At the start of your interview time slot, you will be required to sit the UHNM Maths & English test (Total of 6 questions) and need to gain 6/6 to proceed to the formal interview. You will have 15 minutes to complete the test. If a candidate has any additional needs which includes learning difficulties such as dyslexia, the time can be doubled to 30 minutes. If this is the case, you will need to let the interview panel know prior to your test starting that additional time is required. Please bring evidence of your Maths and English qualifications to your interview, this can be GCSEs, Functional Skills or overseas equivalent certificates. For overseas qualifications please bring an ECCTIS comparability statement showing UK comparability. ### Main duties of the job If you have a Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification, please bring this in addition to the above. The Endoscopy Support Worker will assist in the provision of specialised care within the clinical area. The post holder will be responsible for a range of clinical, non clinical and clerical support tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse working within their scope of practice. The role is key to the delivery of excellence in care and service improvement and requires effective communication skills as well as collaborative working as part of the Multidisciplinary Team. The role will require the post holder to ensure they are kept up to date with all Statutory and Mandatory training and to undertake specific training relating to Endoscopy including the JETS workforce competencies. The ideal candidate will have good communications skills and work as part of the wider team. Cross site working across any of the 3 sites may be needed. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Accurately monitor, record and report variations in vital signs of patients in their care to the Registered Nurse. - Support with the admission and discharge process of patients within the Endoscopy units. The post holder will be required to work in different areas of the Endoscopy - Undertake blood glucose monitoring and accurate reporting of the results to the Registered Nurse. - Undertake urinalysis and pregnancy testing and accurate reporting of the results to the Registered Nurse. - Following training and supervision the Endoscopy Support Worker will be competent in the removal of peripheral cannula. - The Endoscopy Support Worker will be responsible for ensuring the procedure rooms are prepared ready for procedures in a timely manner. - Participate with preparation for JAG and CQC visits. - Support with the induction and training of new staff to the Endoscopy Units - The post holder will be required to provide and receive routine information requiring tact or persuasive skills. - Maintain good standards of communication both in written and oral form within the multidisciplinary team. - Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care, demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the client group. - Ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using different strategies including verbal and nonverbal communication. - Ensure confidentiality is always maintained - The post holder will ensure prompt reporting of any relevant information regarding patients or unit users including observation of progress or deterioration in the patient’s condition. - Provide and promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with local and national policies and guidance. - Participates in the promotion and collation of patient feedback within the department. - NVQ Level 3 or working towards this qualification. - The post holder will be required to have a higher level of knowledge which is evident based in line with Trust and National Guidance of best practice. - Ensure compliance with Statutory and Mandatory training. - Participate in training, supervision and assessment of competences to undertake designated clinical duties. - Undertakes a range of delegated duties clinical care duties relevant to the specific clinical area. - Complete a training and competency framework related to Endoscopy practice. - To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trust’s appraisal process. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent **Desirable** - Experience in Endoscopy - NHS experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Maths & English at Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent) For overseas qualifications they must have an ECCTIS statement showing UK comparability. - Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment - NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary). ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 609.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695088) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [policy - managing risks associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3080) - [policy - protection of adults from abuse and neglect who have care and support needs (pdf, 3.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3079) ## 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.