Therapy Assistant

2 months ago

Burnley, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job overview

At Blackburn Endoscopy Unit, we provide a service that offers all types of Endoscopy for elective and emergency procedures for inpatients and outpatients. We offer all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. We are a friendly, fast paced unit and offer bespoke training sessions alongside our induction programme.

The successful candidate will participate as an effective practitioner within a multi-disciplinary unit, demonstrating effective team work and providing good morale within the department and rotate through all clinical areas to meet service need and professional development.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide care in the clinical area as an effective member of the team.

2. Establish a safe working environment for patients and staff to ensure patient contact and dignity are not compromised.

3. Arrange the reception, admission, transfer and nurse led discharge of patients, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within speciality.

4. Take responsibility for a group of patients and act as team leader where appropriate, co-ordinating the utilisation of staff/ Endoscopy lists.

5. Act as named nurse and room nurse in the unit, providing competent assistance during a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including complex procedures requiring the use of PPE and lead protection gowns in Xray.

6. Carry out the decontamination process of endoscopes and have an awareness of general and specific infection control measures and related issues.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of Endoscopy equipment, the function and application of all endoscopes and systems, potential malfunctions and hazards of endoscopic equipment / substances and corrective action.

8. Maintain appropriate department documentation – e.g. profiles, care plans and electronic record.

9. Co-ordinate safe transfer and positioning of patients

10. Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards

Working for our organisation

Develop professionally through self development – extending own knowledge through the N.M.C’s codes of professional conduct and participate in research and learning projects ongoing in the department.

2. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance to Trust and Departmental policies / procedures / standards / guidelines and protocols.

3. Offer professional co-operation to medical / support staff in solving care related problems and carry out treatment as instructed to deliver quality care.

4. Participate in the change process to meet future needs of the service.

5. Assist in maintenance of stock levels of all clinical equipment and supplies and order as necessary.

6. Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation within the Trust essence of care programme.

7. Be aware of procedure for complaints from relatives, patients and staff and inform the line manager of any untoward incidents and participate in the clinical incident reporting process.

8. Co-ordinate the arrival and departure of patients in accordance with local policy, incorporating escort of patients, where applicable.

9. Actively seek to utilise all resources effectively by contributing to the department’s budget

10. Be responsible for the delegation to junior members of staff in accordance with the individual’s knowledge and experience and support new starters to the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Ensure the safe removal of clinical waste and contaminated items including blood products.

2. Send equipment for repair with appropriate documentation

3. Undertake daily checks of Endoscopy equipment and report any faults to relevant dept or person

4. Taking charge in absence of more senior staff

5. Prepare and arrange transportation of equipment to other hospitals

6. Organise loan equipment

7. Ensure equipment is available prior to start of list

8. Check equipment into dept from external companies/hospitals

9. Perform Intra Venous cannulation and venepuncture

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
  • NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Post Registration Endoscopy Related Qualification
Experience Essential criteria
  • Recent Acute Hospital Experience/Student Training
  • Able to work flexibly accross sites
Desirable criteria
  • Endoscopy/Gastroenterology Experience
  • Audit Skills
Work Skills Essential criteria
  • Able to prioritise and plan workload
  • Proven ability to plan and comply with detailed procedures
  • Clear and accurate record keeping
  • Good IT skills
Communication Essential criteria
  • Clear and accurate written/verbal communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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