About this role
Job summary
JOB SUMMARY
1. To assist the consultants to deliver direct/indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures within the specialty of Endoscopy.
2. Assessment, delivery and recording of direct and indirect care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures and to delegated to registered nurse/and other team members when fit to do so.
3. 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 Unit manager or matron.
4. 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 and to be able to give other staff assistance and guidance as and when needed.
5. 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.
Main duties of the job
Assist individual patients with all care needs within department.
v 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. To deal with incidents as and when they happen and to escalate to the Unit manager.
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
To deputise for the Unit Manger in their absence.
Any other duties as required and appropriate to the level of this post.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
To be aware of and consistently uphold the Trusts Values and Behaviours in all aspects of your work.
It is the responsibility of all staff to have regard for the aims and objectives of the Joint Green Plan and the NHS ambition to achieve net zero. Staff should consider the impact of their role on the environment and strive to improve environmental performance across the trust
Person Specification
Knowledge of Endoscopy Essential
Experience
Desirable
Experience
Registered RGN Essential
Application
Desirable
Attitudes and Behaviors
Communication Skills Essential
Application
Desirable
Interviews
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Endoscopy Unit
Hartshead south Fountain street
Ashton under lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)