Responsibilities
* To work within the Endoscopy Day Case Unit of Gastroenterology.
* Caring for patients, within high quality standards of care and practice, and taking into account patients' social, psychological and physical needs.
* Undertake Endoscopy training requirements which include assisting with endoscopic and clinical procedures and the re-processing of equipment in line with the British Gastroenterology Society.
* Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
* Maintain strict infection control standards and assist qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care.
* Work under the supervision of a qualified nurse within the endoscopy rooms.
* Support taking of tissue samples (biopsy) and complete accurately paperwork to a set standard once trained/educated and competent.
* Preparation of endoscopic equipment prior to endoscopy.
* Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required to improve patient pathway.
* Preparation of endoscopic accessories required during procedures (e.g., preparation of dilatation balloons and inflation devices).
* Undertaking other endoscopy assistant tasks under supervision until assessed and competent.
* Work in the recovery area of the Unit under supervision to undertake and evaluate patient observations of blood pressure, pulse and temperature and other tasks as required, to assist in the patient recovery stage and see them through to discharge.
* Know own limitations and report any lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor.
* Work within the re-processing area to decontaminate endoscopy equipment to a set standard, with an action plan agreed with Assessor.
* Progression Port Folio produced at end of training for each unit.
* Keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures; attend Unit meetings and teaching sessions; and attend in-house Trust and Gastroenterology training courses and meetings as required.
* Maintain infection control practices to ensure no harm to patients, carers or staff.
* Work within Trust policies and procedures and maintain good verbal and written communication.
* Maintain mandatory training.
Qualifications and requirements
* NVQ3/equivalent; previous experience in an NHS healthcare setting preferred; awareness of Health and Safety and Security procedures and policies.
* Desirable: Undertaken NHS Decontamination Training Programme; demonstration of IPC knowledge.
* Ability to develop effective relationships at all levels with clients, colleagues and the public; ability to establish and maintain effective communications; ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to maintain documentation to the required standard and prioritise own workload; ability to recognise hazards; ability to maintain equipment and basic stock usage and control procedures.
Note: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The Trust is part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024. The Group aims to improve patient care. For visa and sponsorship information, refer to the organisation’s recruitment guidance. This organisation has a zero-tolerance policy on safeguarding and requires staff to adhere to safeguarding policies and mandatory training.
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