Job summary If you are looking for a new challenge, come and join the Endoscopy team you will be providing quality care for patients across the whole endoscopy pathway including pre, peri and post endoscopic procedural care. Endoscopy is a constantly evolving area delivering a wide range of upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, bronchoscopy and part of the Dorset Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. You will need to be a hardworking and motivated team player, dedicated to delivering high standards of patient-centred care. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to handle a physically demanding role. A flexible attitude is important, and demonstrate a strong commitment to your own personal and professional development. The successful applicant will ideally have a minimum of 12 months experience in an acute setting. Whilst previous endoscopy experience may be advantageous it is not essential as we provide training and competency assessment. The post holder will have an important role in this large and dynamic team that includes a team of Nurse Endoscopists, Gastroenterology Consultants, Colorectal/Upper Surgical Consultants, a number of senior doctors and a large nursing and HCSW team You will need to be flexible to work a range of shifts Based at: Bournemouth Hospital (This post requires frequent cross-site working across Poole and Wimborne Hospital sites) You will be require to be part of the on call service which run on : Weekends and Bank Holidays Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 153-ME04139 Job locations University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence/willingness to undertake training Qualification in Math's and English NVQ 3 (or willingness to undertake) HCSW care certificate Desirable Care and maintenance of Olympus endoscopes. Experience Essential Experience of employment in a Healthcare setting as an HCSW. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality. Desirable Health-care related experience. Previous experience working in endoscopy Technical Skills Competencies Essential Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate excellent verbal, listening, written and telephone skills Competent in/willingness to attend training for venepuncture and cannulation. Willingness to learn new skills. Desirable Previous Endoscopy experience Knowledge Essential Moving & Handling skills. Awareness of Health & Safety requirements Awareness of Infection Control policies Desirable Care and maintenance of Olympus Scopes Other requirements specific to the role Essential Self-awareness of own limitations and professional capabilities Ability to write clearly and pass on relevant information. Flexible with shift patterns/ cross site work Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic and motivated individual demonstrating empathy and understanding towards individuals physical, social, psychological and emotional needs Good organizational skills and able to prioritise workload and have duties delegated onto them Language requirement Essential Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence/willingness to undertake training Qualification in Math's and English NVQ 3 (or willingness to undertake) HCSW care certificate Desirable Care and maintenance of Olympus endoscopes. Experience Essential Experience of employment in a Healthcare setting as an HCSW. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality. Desirable Health-care related experience. Previous experience working in endoscopy Technical Skills Competencies Essential Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate excellent verbal, listening, written and telephone skills Competent in/willingness to attend training for venepuncture and cannulation. Willingness to learn new skills. Desirable Previous Endoscopy experience Knowledge Essential Moving & Handling skills. Awareness of Health & Safety requirements Awareness of Infection Control policies Desirable Care and maintenance of Olympus Scopes Other requirements specific to the role Essential Self-awareness of own limitations and professional capabilities Ability to write clearly and pass on relevant information. Flexible with shift patterns/ cross site work Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic and motivated individual demonstrating empathy and understanding towards individuals physical, social, psychological and emotional needs Good organizational skills and able to prioritise workload and have duties delegated onto them Language requirement Essential Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)