Endoscopy Assistant

Job summary

Do you want a change of career?

Would you like to join an exceptional team delivering high quality care and services whose ultimate goal never changes - to make each patient's journey with us as smooth and stress free as possible?

We are a highly motivated team proud of our service

As a unit we strive to provide exceptional levels of care and ensuring that we maintain our reputation for providing excellent services

We know that we can only do this because of the team we have built - each individual dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care before, during and after procedures

We are a safe, responsive caring effective and well led unit

Candidates can expect full training and support in developing the skills required

Main duties of the job

To undertake a full range of duties working in support of, and supervised by a registered general nurse, including setting up and working in procedure rooms preparation handling of equipment stock replacement and other general duties working in recovery and admission and discharge of patients in ensuring optimal care delivery within endoscopy services to the of North Tees and Hartlepool Trust.

Our aim is to ensure each and every patient receives the highest quality, evidence based care in a clean and safe environment. In order to do so the post holder must complete and be signed off the local competency packs within a specified period

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Job description

Job responsibilities

as part of the endoscopy team the successful candidate will in all work in all areas on the unit cross site working is required

duties will include admission recovery and discharge of patients room and equipment preparation working in procedure room general day to day duties patient transport liaising with other departments

work cross site as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification. Literacy and Numeracy Grade C or above.

Desirable

NVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in healthcare setting

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in healthcare setting

Desirable

Previous experience as a HCA in an endoscopy environment

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative Team player

Desirable

Experience of dealing with members of the public

Disposition

Essential

Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work

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