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Health Care Assistant, Band 3 x 2

3 months ago

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Endoscopy Decontamination Department works to supply clinical and surgical specialties with safe, quality-assured medical devices and products; and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the service are committed to improving health by putting patients at the centre of excellent specialist care.

The post holder will work under direction both within a team and as an individual to assist in the receiving of unprocessed reusable medical/surgical devices from theatres, wards, and clinics; and in the processing and supply of high quality decontaminated instrument to customers across the Trust within agreed timescales and in accordance with written standards.

The post holder will undertake a Trust Induction, and will receive departmental induction and training appropriate to the activities he or she will undertake.

Contract Details: One full time and one part time post available

Main duties of the job

The Endoscopy Decontamination Department is a JAG accredited department that comply with the HTMO6 which maintains the highest standards of quality and service delivery for the decontamination needs of the Hospital Trust. Contribute to the smooth running of the define area. Assist in meeting service delivery targets.

Willingness and ability to learn new skills

An enthusiasm to participate in Endoscopy Decontamination induction and on the job training

-Following training the ability to demonstrate performance and capability

The ability to demonstrate dexterity and ability to work in a methodical and systematic manner

-Attention to detail

Ability to work in a busy production facility with tight deadlines whilst maintaining high standards in all aspects of work

Basic knowledge of standard range of Microsoft Office Programmes

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent Grade C English, or equivalent ( National Adult Certificate Level 2 Literacy) and Mathematics Grade D or equivalent ( National Adult Certificate Level 1 Numeracy)

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team

Ability to work under instruction, quickly and accurately

-Ability to demonstrate a customer focused approach and respond to the demands from the customer and service users to meet their critical requirements

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance and access to the NHS Pension Scheme as well as discounts for local shops, restaurants and services. All staff employed within the Trust are able to access to our health and well-being hub, there are two well established on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

The JAG accredited Endoscopy Units at Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital are busy nurse-led units that serve as both a Regional Endoscopy Training Centre, National Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, and South West Endoscopy Training Academy. In addition to this, the unit encompasses a purpose built endoscope decontamination area. The unit handles emergency procedures as well as caring for routine inpatients/outpatients. In addition to this, the unit also have specialist lists including: ERCP, Peg Insertion, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Enteroscopy, Complex Polyp lists, Bronchoscopy, and Thoracoscopy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

To attend all Trust mandatory training including:

Corporate induction

GHNHSFT mandatory training (to include Infection Control; Safety Awareness; Fire Safety; and Information Governance).

To undertake local induction training within the Endoscopy Decontamination Department as required and complete competencies relevant to the work area.

The manual cleaning, inspection of scopes, working the EWDs and drying cabinets, understanding T-Doc system, packing scopes ready for theatres in a timely manner.

Working to written and/or verbal work instructions.

To complete the required tasks, providing timely service delivery to customers and service users by maintaining known deadlines.

To ensure that all working environments within the department are maintained to a high clean standard whilst being tidy and safe at all times.

Assist and sometimes manage staff training sessions in order to progress colleagues through all the required skill levels and develop a good understanding of decontamination practices.

To ensure use of any appropriate personal protective equipment as required by task and management.

To collect soiled/contaminated scopes.

To ensure adequate stock levels of equipment in the department at all times.

To use the computer for T-Doc system to enable tracking and traceability.

To respond to supervisors requests to reprioritise work to help ensure equipment is available and ready to use within customer/user deadlines.

-To operate specialist decontamination equipment machinery.

To report defects in specialist decontamination equipment machinery to enable efficient and safe working practices.

To deliver a high standard of customer service, communicating effectively with all levels of staff across departments (including all internal and external customers).

In accordance with the Working Time Directive to work on a rota basis for out of hours cover, weekends and bank holidays as and when required.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

- Management team

Estates/Maintenance staff

Medical Engineering staff

Medical and Nursing staff

Learning and Development and Education Centre

Nursing Staff

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB

To give customers/users a first class quality driven service in a timely manner

To carry out all of the duties required in the post whilst maintaining the highest standards required for medical device decontamination within a demand led ISO certified environment.

To ensure a safe, effective and personalised service for every patient, every time and all of the time.

Additional Contact Details

Amanda Worsfold (Assistant Endoscopy Practitioner)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A qualification at Level 2 or 3 for health and social care that is nationally recognised. Certificate in Adult Numeracy and Literacy , Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent Grade C English, or equivalent

Desirable

Care certificate

Experience

Essential

Basic knowledge of standard range of Microsoft Office Programmes Ability to work under instruction, quickly and accurately Ability to work flexibly and able to prioritise work effectively Good communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable

Knowledge of Health and Safety at work

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team Able to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language An enthusiasm to participate in Endoscopy Decontamination induction and on the job training

Desirable

Use IT system