About this role
Job summary
Opportunities have arisen for a well-motivated individual to join our busy team. The successful post holder will be required to undertake a range of duties including clerical and direct care activities under the direct supervision of a registered member of the endoscopy team.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution.
Recruiting motivated, capable and committed staff is the key to us maintaining our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience. As a Trust we:
o provide excellent training and developmento are committed to education and practice developmento encourage and support career development and internal promotiono offer a range of support and benefits for staff in recognition of the high quality service providedo run a successful reward and recognition scheme
Main duties of the job
o Work as a flexible Band 3 Health Care Support Worker in full support of the endoscopy team. Completing the competency endoscopy booklet with a sign off mentor.
o Ensure all documentation is completed accurately, legibly and that confidentiality is maintained at all times.o Perform endoscopy department work in accordance with trust agreed policies and procedures.
o Ensure maintenance of good working relationships, communication and teamwork with all disciplines within the endoscopy department and wards/departments within the hospital.
o Ensure the safe and effective handover of care delivered within the patient's journey to relevant practitioners.
o Adhere to all Trust, Directorate and Departmental policies and procedures.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
QCF Level 3 Health Diploma General education, numerate and literate
Experience Essential
Relevant nursing care experience Supervision of learners
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of endoscopy policies and procedures Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS@ Understanding of current issues relating to healthcare HCSW code of conduct
Skills Essential
IV cannulation, taking of venous blood Good communication skills, ability to work under pressure, problem solving, organisational skills
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).
Employer details Employer name Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD206TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)