Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the Endoscopy unit to add to their team. This is due to the increase in demand for the service and the opening of further theatre space.
The job role would include being involved with patients admissions and discharges, along with assisting Endoscopists with procedures diagnostic and therapeutic.
The job role comes with a full 6-12 month training package which includes completing your care certificate. You will be teamed up with a buddy who will mentor and assist you with your training throughout.
Main duties of the job
Within Endoscopy you will be working within a team who are will support you throughout your development with the department and encourage and support progression.
Your job role will include but not inclusive too;
1. Admission of patients
2. Assisting within procedure room and monitoring patient airways
3. Maintaining accurate patient records
4. Recovering patients post procedure
5. Discharging patients
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
6. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
7. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
8. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
9. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
10. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
11. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
12. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have
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Person specification
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care setting
14. Endoscopy experience/knowledge of endoscopic procedures
Desirable criteria
15. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in health/social care or education
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
16. Level 3 vocational qualification in a health/social care related subject or will undertake the Level 3 Diploma (QCF) appropriate to the clinical area, as provided by the Organisation or previous Endoscopy experience and competencies