Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Support registered healthcare professionals in theatres in delivering patient care under the direct supervision of registered staff.
The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered
healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
Perform role of circulating person under supervision supplying items to the sterile field and participating in swab, needle, instrument and
item counts, safe processing of specimens, troubleshooting equipment.
Ensure working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
Supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high-quality care to patients in the perioperative environment.
Deliver role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales.
Main duties of the job
1. Ensure that all endoscopes are decontaminated and available for use when required.
2. Liaise with clinical staff to ensure that an appropriate endoscope is available for elective and emergency procedures.
3. Effectively exchange routine information with colleagues.
4. Liaise with all members of the Endoscopy team to ensure that all endoscopes are cleaned in accordance with infection control guidelines, manufacturers guidelines, and in accordance with the Health Board policies and procedures relating to the use of this equipment
5. Ensure that all endoscopes are decontaminated using the appropriate auto disinfector in accordance with manufacturers guidelines
6. Ensure that Endoscopes are in full working order and prepared for the next patient.
7. Assist clinical staff in ensuring that daily equipment checks are undertaken and data regarding this is stored in accordance with departmental guidelines
8. Ensure the correct storage and traceability of decontaminated endoscopes using appropriate mediums ie paper and IT.
9. Assist in the organisation of the repair of endoscopes and decontamination equipment in a prompt fashion to ensure that the service is run efficiently and to ensure that an audit trail is recorded.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Carry out specific delegated personal care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, report observations and any perceived changes noted in the patient's condition to the nurse in charge without delay.
• Support the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the delivery of the fundamentals of care according to the needs of the patient. This will include providing feedback on progress against the plans.
• Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Promotion of Independence and Wellbeing
• Assist patients/ clients to achieve physical and emotional wellbeing and comfort encouraging independence where appropriate. Promotes health promotion activities relevant to the specialty.
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs, choices and preferences of patients and carers, when caring for terminally ill or elderly patients especially when using wheelchairs, trolleys, beds or hoists
Ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking care procedures.
• Delivering Safe and High-Quality Care, recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults/children and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Practitioner in a timely manner.
• Identify situations which may cause concern e.g. in relation to patient care / health and safety and reports to the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Develop understanding of caring for individuals relevant to specialty e.g. dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice.
• Undertakes additional champion/ link roles relevant to speciality and as requested by ward / department manager.
• Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience with evidence
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care
Desirable criteria
3. Endoscopy experience
Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
4. Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitivel
5. Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
Desirable criteria
6. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable