Senior Endoscopy Assistant

3 months ago

AshtonUnderLyne, United Kingdom Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To assist qualified nursing staff and consultants to deliver direct/indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures within the specialty of Endoscopy. Working without direct supervision but within defined limits and competence for the post using own initiative. Assessment, delivery and recording of direct and indirect care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures as delegated by registered nurse/consultant. Contribute to care of patients in transition from one care setting to another.

Work within defined limits and competence whilst using own initiative with remote supervision by the sister or other registered nurse. The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high quality services in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Endoscopy service. This involves undertaking a range of clinical procedures where there is a requirement to have knowledge of the procedure, and due to the nature of the procedure being undertaken, a requirement to have a knowledge of how to deal with related non-routine activities, such as dealing with complications, answering questions, or monitoring progress during/following the procedure. The post holder will need to be highly organised, able to work without direct supervision, and be an excellent communicator, with the ability to support the team in the day to day operation of the Unit.

**SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**: Assist individual patients with all care needs within department under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse or other registered professional. Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives during their time in the department and during transition to other care environments. Provide assistance and support of patients during long and potentially difficult procedures for e.g. Colonoscopies and ERCPS which require monitoring the condition/progress of the patient during the procedure.

Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff. Provide patients with information about the department and specified procedures as necessary, answering questions / providing additional advice as required.

Support the nursing team in care delivery to patients in specialist areas of the department eg procedure rooms, recovery area and admissions. Assessment of patients condition through measuring and recording observations, for e.g. Blood pressure, Pulse, Blood glucose. Using medical devices as directed.

Accurately record and interpret observations and using initiative, observational skills and judgement respond to patients changing condition and to implement care, according to departmental protocols/care pathways as appropriate. Communicate effectively to ensure appropriated handover of information to all service users, including verbal and clear, concise written information. To assist and enable the patient to achieve all activities of daily living encouraging independence and promoting health, whilst maintaining patients dignity with the department. Participate in clerical duties as required.

To be responsible for assisting the team to promote and maintain a safe and clean environment ensuring that equipment and surrounding areas are maintained to a set standard, including clinical and sharps waste and decontamination of the Endoscopes. Participating in stock control and putting away stock deliveries. Answering the telephone and recording or relaying messages timely and accurately and any other appropriate administration/clerical duties. Be aware and contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Provide safe transfer of patients by escorting to wards and departments as necessary Any other duties as required and appropriate to the level of this post. SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS To maintain and establish effective communication with patients and relatives To have an understanding of JAG and BSG guidelines. To adhere to all Trust policies. To frequently move and manoeuvre patients within the clinical area.

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