Endoscopy Clinical Assistant | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

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To provide support to the multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and responsive , high quality Endoscopic procedures for all adult patients attending as both out and in patients in a caring and effective well  led unit , following assessment and planning of requirements by a registered 

nurse, and providing  support by undertaking non-nursing and ancillary duties 

Assist in creating a physical and psychological environment conducive to the provision of high quality care  for all patients attending the endoscopy department 

Assist with the nursing/clinical needs of all patients attending the unit for endoscopic and other procedures  escalating any concerns. 

Communicate effectively with all members of the multi- disciplinary care team Liaise with the relevant agencies to promote seamless care 

Provide assistance and support to all colleagues as part of the multi-disciplinary team  Take  in  part in  the initiation of new ideas and methods associated with the provision of  care for endoscopy patients 

their carers and relatives  Actively participate in the promotion of health education Take responsibility for personal development and 

education and the development of a personal professional profile. 

Abide by the legal requirements, statutory rules, relevant local policies and procedures in the execution of  duties.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

 

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

 

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

 

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. 

Clinical Responsibilities   

Adhere to Trust and Endoscopy Operational policy. 

 Participate in all aspects of patient care assisting the RNs with  admission and discharge  recovery of patients  post procedure   

Assisting in procedure rooms setting up of endoscopy equipment taking biopsies    

 Escalating any concerns to the team leader    

Provide assistance and support to all colleagues as part of the multi-disciplinary team escalate any  concerns to the team leader department matron     

Policy and Service Development  

Take part in the initiation of new ideas and methods associated with the provision of  care for endoscopy patients their carers and relatives actively participate in the  promotion of health education.  

 Promote completion of local and trust patient satisfaction surveys   Research and Audit Responsibilities  

Assist in research projects   

Promote the completion of local and trust surveys   

Managing Resources Responsibilities  

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities.   

Participate in review of own performance regularly and development of personal development  plan at least every 12 months  

Take responsibility for own actions  

Recognise own personal strengths and weaknesses and identify appropriate strategies to  enhance the strengths and overcome or minimise the weaknesses  

 Apply personal effectiveness skills in terms of time management, prioritisation, resource  management, self-motivation and team work 

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026