Deputy Chief of Service

1 month ago

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

We are pleased to be able to advertise for this exciting opportunity within the Endoscopy Department Outpatient Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

There is no expectation that candidate will have any endoscopy experience, just a willingness to learn some new skills in a busy environment. Comprehensive training will be provided within the Department.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of the qualified staff, the HCA/Endoscopy Support Worker will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.

Participate in the decontamination of endoscopes and other specialised equipment including the maintenance and traceability of instruments.

The role may involve assisting the Endoscopist with simple accessorising during procedures under qualified staff supervision subject to training.

Working for our organisation

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. 

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. 

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead if this is going to be problematic: ),lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes 2 supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift),all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.  (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 2 or equivalent qualification in health care. GCSE English grade G/1 (or above) or Functional Skills English level 1. GCSE maths grade G/1 (or above) or Functional Skills maths level 1. Completion of the Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)

Desirable criteria

Decontamination training. NVQ Level 2 in direct care Technicians’ Training course in GI Endoscopy

Experience

Essential criteria

Understanding of the CSW role in Endoscopy Minimum of 1 year full-time equivalent experience as a Healthcare Support Worker or Trainee in a care setting

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of the design & function of endoscopes and decontamination issues.

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work calmly under pressure Positive attitude to learning Able to work under supervision Flexibility and adaptability

Desirable criteria

Ability to assist in training in decontamination

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