Endoscopy Clinical Support Worker

Main area Endoscopy HCA Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Will involve weekend working on a rota basis and bank holidays are in future HoursFull timePart time37.5 hours per week Job ref 262-A-25-7526519Employer North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Endoscopy Unit Town Carlisle Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/12/2025 23:59Endoscopy Clinical Support WorkerNHS AfC: Band 3Job overviewINTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEESBand 3 Clinical Support Worker - Endoscopy CIC - up to 37.5 hoursWe 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 jobSkills & Knowledge RequiredClinical 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.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.Working for our organisationAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease 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 theUK 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 eligiblevacancies.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 NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility 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.Person specificationOther RequirementsAbility to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.QualificationsLevel Three vocational Qualification or alternative shorter coursesNumeracy and literacy level twoEquivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3Theoretical knowledgeExperience of a range of care and related proceduresClinical observationsKnowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislationNational Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2• Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support WorkersKnowledgeExperience of working in health or social careExperience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findingsWorking knowledge of legislation underpinning care provisionUnderstanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.Knowledge of Safeguarding.Understanding work-related boundaries.Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentialityFamiliarity with current NHS and social care policiesClinical policies and proceduresEvidence of understanding of Trust BusinessExperience of working in the Trust previouslySkillsExcellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions, observations and metrics.Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures.Ability to use initiative appropriately.Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possibleAbility to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.Caring and empathetic.Motivated and with a pro-active approach.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Committed to providing high quality patient care.Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.Personal resilience.Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressurePresents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image.Reliable, adaptable and dependable.VenepuncturePersonal CircumstancesWilling to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidaysFlexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service.• Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.Other RequirementsCurrently working in healthcare settingPromote equality and value diversityAdhere to trust values and personal behavioursEmployer certification / accreditation badgesThis 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.Name Karen Prokas Job title Endoscopy Unit manager Email address Karen.prokas@ncic.nhs.uk Telephone number 01228 814154 Additional informationReally good idea to spend some time on unit prior to interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr