Job summary Post will close early once sufficient number of applications is reached Endoscopy Assistant Permanent full time post Would you like to join an exceptional team delivering high quality care and services whose ultimate goal never changes - to make each patient's journey with us as smooth and stress free as possible? We are a highly motivated team proud of our service As a unit we strive to provide exceptional levels of care and ensuring that we maintain our reputation for providing excellent services We know that we can only do this because of the team we have built - each individual dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care before, during and after procedures We are a safe, responsive caring effective and well led unit Candidates can expect full training and support in developing the skills required Main duties of the job To undertake a full range of duties working in support of, and supervised by a registered general nurse, in ensuring optimal care delivery within endoscopy services to the patients of North Tees and Hartlepool Trust. Our aim is to ensure each and every patient receives the highest quality, evidence based care in a clean and safe environment. About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.Staff recognition is very important to us ; as well as performance reviews and appraisals We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-MED6978415 Job locations University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Job description Job responsibilities to undertake a full range of duties working in support of, and supervised by a registered general nurse, in ensuring optimal care delivery within endoscopy services working in procedure rooms assisting in admission recovery and discharge and other general duties required ,to achieve this an endosocpy specific competency based training programme must be completed. Our aim is to ensure each and every patient receives the highest quality, evidence based care in a clean and safe environment. Job description Job responsibilities to undertake a full range of duties working in support of, and supervised by a registered general nurse, in ensuring optimal care delivery within endoscopy services working in procedure rooms assisting in admission recovery and discharge and other general duties required ,to achieve this an endosocpy specific competency based training programme must be completed. Our aim is to ensure each and every patient receives the highest quality, evidence based care in a clean and safe environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ2 in Health Care or equivalent literacy and numeracy grade c or above Desirable NVQ 3 in health care or equivalent previous experience in a health care setting Experience Essential experience in a health care setting Desirable endoscopy experience Skills/ aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative Desirable Experience of dealing with members of the public Able to problem solve Creative thinker Disposition Essential Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work Desirable Awareness of trust aims Flexible to need of unit Eager to learn Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ2 in Health Care or equivalent literacy and numeracy grade c or above Desirable NVQ 3 in health care or equivalent previous experience in a health care setting Experience Essential experience in a health care setting Desirable endoscopy experience Skills/ aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative Desirable Experience of dealing with members of the public Able to problem solve Creative thinker Disposition Essential Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work Desirable Awareness of trust aims Flexible to need of unit Eager to learn 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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)