Health Care Assistant

6 months ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Health Care Assistant
- Band 2

Join Our Endoscopy Team and make a difference

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our JAG Accredited Endoscopy Unit at Bolton and we looking for a dynamic forward thinking Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

We have a purpose built unit which consists of 4 procedure rooms and 2 recovery areas. The Endoscopy Unit provides a wide range of investigative and therapeutic endoscopy procedures for patients attending as day cases, in-patients and emergencies. The unit is the Lead Centre for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme for Bolton, Wigan and Salford. The department is open 7 days a week Monday to Sunday 08.00 to 19.00 and Bank Holidays.

We are therefore looking to recruit a motivated, hardworking individual who has excellent communication skills & a passion for their role and improving patient care. When working clinically we expect you to perform with passion and drive, provide clinically excellent care, and be supportive to patients, relatives, and other MDT members. As a Health Care Assistant you will be expected to promote and deliver an excellent standard of patient centred care and be able to actively support the team to deliver a quality service to our patients.

If you are interested in joining our friendly and supportive team, please contact us and come for an informal visit.

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting trained staff in all aspects of clinical care.

Undertake duties appropriate to the role and patient care needs as follows:
Clean and maintain endoscopes in accordance with British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines, Trust and departmental procedures

Maintenance and use of intricate specialised equipment, in accordance with manufacturer and National guidelines, Trust and departmental procedures and conforming with COSHH regulations

Train new staff in care and maintenance of intricate specialised equipment

Assist in the maintenance of safe working conditions in relation to continual exposure to disinfectant chemicals and bodily fluids

Minimise and control the spread of infection within the clinical environment by good basic hygiene and adherence to infection control measures

Assist the Endoscopist in specific diagnostic endoscopic procedures

Assist the Registered Nurse in the care of patients requiring diagnostic endoscopic procedures

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our Trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

Clinical Support

Ensure a safe and tidy working and patient environment, including clinical areas.

Undertake a range of duties involving direct patient care, as instructed by registered practitioners and ensure delegated nursing care/treatment is completed effectively

Maintain an effective communication network; both verbal, written and electronic, informing professional staff of all matters that would normally be referred to a more experienced person.

Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities, and dispose of body waste.

Assist in the collection of pathological specimens.

Assist with moving patients and equipment within the unit and between wards and departments, in accordance with safe moving and handling techniques.

Assist staff with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures by preparing, cleaning and handling equipment when necessary

Help maintain materials, equipment and stock, reporting problems and defects in a timely and appropriate manner

Respond and provide assistance, as directed by registered staff, in the event of health emergency.

Help patients in maintaining emotional wellbeing, personal hygiene, appearance and dignity, observing and reporting any changes to qualified staff.

Undertake duties appropriate to the role and patient care needs as follows:
Clean and maintain endoscopes in accordance with British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines, Trust and departmental procedures

Maintenance and use of intricate specialised equipment, i.e. automatic disinfection machines, in accordance with manufacturer and National guidelines, Trust and departmental procedures and conforming with COSHH regulations

Train new staff in care and maintenance of intricate specialised equipment

Assist in the maintenance of safe working conditions in relation to continual exposure to disinfectant chemicals and bodily fluids

Minimise and control the spread of infection within the clinical environment by good basic hygiene and adherence to infection control measures

Assist the endoscopist in specific diagnostic endoscopic procedures

Assist the Registered Nurse in the care of patients requiring diagnostic endoscopic procedures

Communication

Establish and maintain relationships with patients/clients, relatives, friends and staff


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