Healthcare Assistant, Endoscopy
- NHS
- Part Time
- Merthyr Tydfil
- 24433.00 - 26060.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Working as part of the Endoscopy Department team assistin the delivery of a high standard of care to patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner.
Enable patients to meet all their personal needs in accordance with individual preferences and clinical need. Ensure that the patients comfort and dignity is respected at all times.
Assist in the movement of patients to ensure maximum comfort and safety at all times.
Assist in maintaining specialised endoscopic equipment in good working order, identify any faults in the equipment and report to the Registered Nurse.
Assist in ensuring that the department area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with UHB Policies.
Care of the endoscopes, Decontamination , Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patient's abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job responsibilities
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patients abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Pervious care experience
- Ability to adapt to changing environment
Desirable
- Previous endoscopy experience
Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent healthcare experience
Desirable
- Infection Control certificate
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
