About this role
Job summary
To work under the supervision of senior nurses and with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide the physical and emotional care for both inpatients and outpatients undergoing a variety of endoscopic medical and surgical procedures in the department
This will include supporting and monitoring patients during endoscopic procedures; recovery; and providing endoscopy results and post procedure information at discharge.
You will be a positive role model with excellent communication skills demonstrated by good customer service, equality, respect, tolerance and sensitivity when dealing with patients, relatives and colleagues
No VISA sponsorship available for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Care Team, assist qualified staff in delivering a caring and effective, patient focused service in keeping with the aims, objectives, and standards of the Trust.
Assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing rooms and equipment with reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff
Under guidance from qualified staff, sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individuals' needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs
Information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy, and sensitivity, always maintaining patient confidentiality
Effective communication is maintained within care team and between other care teams, patients, relatives, and visit
To work under the supervision of senior nurses and with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide the physical and emotional care for both inpatients and outpatients undergoing a variety of endoscopic medical and surgical procedures in the department
This will include supporting and monitoring patients during endoscopic procedures; recovery; and providing endoscopy results and post procedure information at discharge
About us
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as HCA App.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Health Care Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a care setting
Desirable
Venepuncture competency
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience in Endoscopy and able to demonstrate current knowledge Specialist skills relating to endoscopy Experienced in endoscope decontamination processes Experienced in face-to-face patient care delivery within an Endoscopy facility Experience in assisting with endoscopic procedures such as biopsy
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Trust policies and protocols including decontamination and C.O.S.H.H
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.
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
COURT ROAD
Broomfield
CM17ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)