Endoscopy Technician

Job summary

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: (part time hours also considered)

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.

About us

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

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