Job summary The Royal London Hospital Endoscopy Centre, St Bartholomew's Bronchoscopy Centre and Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre are looking for Band 3 senior nursing assistants / decontamination staff, to join the existing team as we expand our services. The main hub at RLH runs a six-day service from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00hrs. We are looking for people with commitment to Endoscopy and Gastroenterology. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a large team. You should be flexible and approachable with a positive attitude, as this is the ethos of the unit. The department opened in 2011 and is a purpose-built centre with 4 endoscopy rooms and a dedicated x-ray room, along with a 17 bedded recovery area with step down facilities. We also have a dedicated team of nurses who practise team nursing and rotate to all areas of the department. The decontamination unit sits within the endoscopy unit; with a satellite unit at Bart's hospital, which all staff will rotate to, once trained and occasion cross-site cover to Mile End early Diagnosis Centre too. We undertake all Endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, EBUS, Spy Glass, ESD, bronchoscopy and capsule endoscopy. The unit processes all the flexible endoscopes for the Royal London Site. We have an active clinical governance group which has been running for over 10 years and which you would be expected to attend and contribute. Main duties of the job Assist the registered nurse to provide nursing care for endoscopy patients. Demonstrate the department / directorate philosophy of care. Respect patient confidentiality. Work under the supervision of the registered nurse with continuing responsibility for the department which will include the procedure rooms, recovery and admission area Work as part of the endoscopy Team. To work as part of the decontamination team on a rotational basis; working on the clean and dirty side of the RLH and at St Barts. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £29,485 to £31,088 a year per annum inc (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 259-6942670RLH-A Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential General Education to include English (written and oral) and basic Maths NVQ Level 3 or equivalent GCSE (2 grades A-C) or equivalent. Desirable Relevant endoscopy study days completed Current NHS online decontamination training certificates in relevant endoscopy modules Experience Essential Work experience to include dealing with people on a regular basis Experience in a caring role Experience of caring for patients Experience in caring for patient's relatives, family members and public. Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of dealing with broken equipment and liaising with clinical engineering/ companies to facilitate minimal down time. Desirable Expert knowledge of cold disinfection/decontamination of endoscopic equipment. Expert knowledge of different types of endoscopes and equipment. NHS Supplies processes Expert knowledge of Automated Endoscope reprocessors, Person Specification Qualifications Essential General Education to include English (written and oral) and basic Maths NVQ Level 3 or equivalent GCSE (2 grades A-C) or equivalent. Desirable Relevant endoscopy study days completed Current NHS online decontamination training certificates in relevant endoscopy modules Experience Essential Work experience to include dealing with people on a regular basis Experience in a caring role Experience of caring for patients Experience in caring for patient's relatives, family members and public. Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of dealing with broken equipment and liaising with clinical engineering/ companies to facilitate minimal down time. Desirable Expert knowledge of cold disinfection/decontamination of endoscopic equipment. Expert knowledge of different types of endoscopes and equipment. NHS Supplies processes Expert knowledge of Automated Endoscope reprocessors, Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)