An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Endoscopy Technician to join our team at York Hospital. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and compassionate healthcare worker to join the team.
You will receive a comprehensive training package, and be able to engage in internal and external training which will enable you to progress in your career.
York Endoscopy is a new state of the art unit, incorporating 7 procedure rooms. The unit performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including Colonoscopy, OGD, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, TNE, Colonic and oesophageal stenting, manometry and Bowel screening.
York Endoscopy unit prides itself in giving patients the highest standards of care. York and Scarborough Endoscopy units have recently been awarded JAG accreditation.
Hours of working are Monday to Sunday, between 8am-8pm. The post holder will be expected to work week days and weekends. Please note - hours of working are currently under review.
The Endoscopy Technician role is varied role. Duties include:-
Supporting patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Supporting registered nurses in admissions, procedure rooms and with discharging of patients.
Taking diagnostic biopsies, and correctly labelling specimens.
Continuous monitoring of patient observations.
Venepuncture and Cannulation.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Robinson Job title: Sister Email address: Telephone number: