Assistant Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or Assistant Practitioner to join a busy and friendly Endoscopy Team. The role involves supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. You will work alongside registered nurses, doctors, and other multidisciplinary team members throughout the patient's endoscopy journey, from admission to recovery. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate, with a passion for delivering excellent patient care within a busy team.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care within the Endoscopy Unit.
- Assist with the preparation of patients for endoscopic procedures.
- Support patients during procedures and provide reassurance and dignity at all times.
- Assist with patient recovery following sedation and procedures.
- Monitor and report changes in the patient's condition appropriately.
- Prepare clinical areas and equipment for procedures.
Essential criteria
- Foundation degree in Health Care Science or equivalent
- GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent
- Previous experience as an Assistant Technical Officer in Cardiology
- Competent in Electrocardiography procedures
- IT skills
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to completion of work tasks at high standard
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Certificate of Electrocardiography of SCST
- Enrolled Member of SCST
- Previous experience supervising staff and training
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Assistant Practitioner Band 4 Permanent 37.5 hours per week
Endoscopy experience only apply
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionateBand 4 Endoscopy Practitioner to join our busy and friendly Endoscopy Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or Assistant Practitioner who is looking to develop their skills and knowledge within the specialist area of Endoscopy.
Main duties of the job
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospital Trusts in the North of England providing services to1 million patients per year. Our vision is world class services and hospitals for the people of Merseyside, Cheshire and beyond.
The role
Working as part of the multidisciplinary Endoscopy Team, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
You will work alongside registered nurses, doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the patient's endoscopy journey, including admission, preparation, procedure and recovery.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital
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