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Its exciting new times in our Endoscopy department here at our Portsmouth based Surgical Centre!
So much so, we have recently upgraded our Endoscopy decontamination unit with new state of the art washers and sterilisation facilities, this is all due to the increasing number of treatments and care we are now offering to patients.
In addition to this, we have an opening for another Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant to join and be part of our busy, engaged and focused team.
What would you say are the primary responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant working in an Endoscopy Unit? As a knowledgeable Healthcare Assistant, what extended healthcare skills would you say you have? How well do you play your role as part of a committed and focused team? In this Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant position, you will find a very diverse role. Youll be an integral part in ensuring the stringent end to end Endoscopy Pathway is followed.
This will be a busy role in a fast-paced environment, where youll be providing that individual patient cantered care coupled with that efficient and effective service to referring GPs!
This role is offering a bank/flexible working contract that will allow you to choose to work hours that fit around your current commitments
Main duties of the job
As one of our Endoscopy Healthcare Assistants, you will be reporting to and assisting the Endoscopy Lead Nurse in setting up the unit ready for the busy flow of booked patients. You will be preparing patients before their procedure as well as supporting the service throughout the patient pathway.
As an Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant, you will be ensuring that our patients receive a high standard of care. You will receive a full induction and support throughout this period of time.
Communicating is key in ensuring we are always giving the best patent cantered care. You will be working closely with all members of the Endoscopy team and will be conscious of health, aspects in a department.
About us
The idea is, the Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant will come from a very similar background having past working experience a hospital / surgical environment, and might have already completed the NVQ level 1&2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
We are looking for an individual who is friendly, polite and has a genuine caring nature, who enjoys working as part of a great team and playing your part in making it even greater!
You will be computer literate, and willing to undertake training in local computer systems.
You'll be effective communicator at all levels, both written and verbal as you will of course be communicating with your patients as well as their family, friends or carers.
Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job, you have a career!
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected]
All shortlisted candidate will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to vetting and security checks.
At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
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Job description Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ make a difference for every patient
Its exciting new times in our Endoscopy department here at our Portsmouth based Surgical Centre!
So much so, we have recently upgraded our Endoscopy decontamination unit with new state of the art washers and sterilisation facilities, this is all due to the increasing number of treatments and care we are now offering to patients.
In addition to this, we have an opening for another Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant to join and be part of our busy, engaged and focused team.
What would you say are the primary responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant working in an Endoscopy Unit? As a knowledgeable Healthcare Assistant, what extended healthcare skills would you say you have? How well do you play your role as part of a committed and focused team? In this Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant position, you will find a very diverse role. Youll be an integral part in ensuring the stringent end to end Endoscopy Pathway is followed.
This will be a busy role in a fast-paced environment, where youll be providing that individual patient cantered care coupled with that efficient and effective service to referring GPs!
This role is offering a bank/flexible working contract that will allow you to choose to work hours that fit around your current commitments
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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.
Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Milton Road
Milton
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6DW
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)