Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic band 3 endoscopy support worker to join our friendly team in the Endoscopy Department.
You will need to have the flexibility to work a variable shift between 0800- 1900 pattern including weekends to provide a 7day service Frimley Park Hospital as required.
This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients' individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
The Endoscopy Support Worker demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. She /he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.There is the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.To act as a role model and mentor for student nurses and colleagues.
To assist endoscopist with different type of endoscopy procedures.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital servicesforaround 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence,WorkingTogether and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnelworkingalongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with the Trust values.
- To assist the staff in the delivery of direct patient care.
- To assist endoscopist during diagnostic procedure.
- To undertake skilled nursing activities for which training and competency assessment has been undertaken.
- To manage airway of sedated patient during procedures.
- To be able to assist an endoscopist with equipment during Gastro Intestinal bleeding cases.
- Undertake venous cannulation.
- Able to perform an ECG.
- To be able to recover patients who have had sedation and/or local anaesthesia/deep sedation as directed by clinical staff.
- To be able to participate on an on-call rota.
- To be able to decontaminate endoscope as per the required standards.
- To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team utilizing sensitivity, empathy and ability to manage conflict.
- To demonstrate initiative and the ability to recognise/identify changes in a patients condition/treatment and report promptly to the registered nurse and medical staff as appropriate.
- Report any concerns regarding patients well-being or safety to the nurse in charge.
- It is the responsibility of any member of staff who becomes aware of either a clinical or non-clinical incident to escalate immediately to the registered nurse.
- To understand the principles of the Friends and Family Test/Expedia patient feedback and how it is used to improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.
- Assist in orientating patients and visitors to the ward environment.
- To contribute to the safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives and visitors.
- To communicate in an appropriate manner with patients and relatives at all times.
- Answering the telephone and relaying messages to the appropriate member of staff.
- To participate in audit as appropriate keeping up to date with changing practices.
- Ensuring the safekeeping of patients property in accordance with departmental and Trust policies.
- To be responsible for the collection, labelling and dispatching of clinical specimens.
- To monitor and record accurately patient observations.
- To participate effectively in the preparation, maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment and procedure rooms.
- To follow high standards of infection control practice relevant to your work.
- To ensure endoscopy equipment is prepared and working for each procedure.
- To act as patients advocate during invasive procedures.
- To ensure patients privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
- To comply with Trust policy regarding the handling and storage of medicines.
- To participate in admission, recovery and discharge of all endoscopy patients, in accordance with unit policies and patient pathways, reporting to qualified staff as directed.
- Assist with restocking ward supply levels and report when stock levels are low.
- Undertake delegated clerical duties including filing, finding notes and administrative tasks, adhering to the Data Protection Act
- To be aware of their own limitations in dealing with potentially difficult and/or sensitive situations.
- To be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post.
- To undertake statutory and mandatory training as deemed appropriate by the Trust.
- To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
- To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with the Trust values.
- To assist the staff in the delivery of direct patient care.
- To assist endoscopist during diagnostic procedure.
- To undertake skilled nursing activities for which training and competency assessment has been undertaken.
- To manage airway of sedated patient during procedures.
- To be able to assist an endoscopist with equipment during Gastro Intestinal bleeding cases.
- Undertake venous cannulation.
- Able to perform an ECG.
- To be able to recover patients who have had sedation and/or local anaesthesia/deep sedation as directed by clinical staff.
- To be able to participate on an on-call rota.
- To be able to decontaminate endoscope as per the required standards.
- To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team utilizing sensitivity, empathy and ability to manage conflict.
- To demonstrate initiative and the ability to recognise/identify changes in a patients condition/treatment and report promptly to the registered nurse and medical staff as appropriate.
- Report any concerns regarding patients well-being or safety to the nurse in charge.
- It is the responsibility of any member of staff who becomes aware of either a clinical or non-clinical incident to escalate immediately to the registered nurse.
- To understand the principles of the Friends and Family Test/Expedia patient feedback and how it is used to improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.
- Assist in orientating patients and visitors to the ward environment.
- To contribute to the safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives and visitors.
- To communicate in an appropriate manner with patients and relatives at all times.
- Answering the telephone and relaying messages to the appropriate member of staff.
- To participate in audit as appropriate keeping up to date with changing practices.
- Ensuring the safekeeping of patients property in accordance with departmental and Trust policies.
- To be responsible for the collection, labelling and dispatching of clinical specimens.
- To monitor and record accurately patient observations.
- To participate effectively in the preparation, maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment and procedure rooms.
- To follow high standards of infection control practice relevant to your work.
- To ensure endoscopy equipment is prepared and working for each procedure.
- To act as patients advocate during invasive procedures.
- To ensure patients privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
- To comply with Trust policy regarding the handling and storage of medicines.
- To participate in admission, recovery and discharge of all endoscopy patients, in accordance with unit policies and patient pathways, reporting to qualified staff as directed.
- Assist with restocking ward supply levels and report when stock levels are low.
- Undertake delegated clerical duties including filing, finding notes and administrative tasks, adhering to the Data Protection Act
- To be aware of their own limitations in dealing with potentially difficult and/or sensitive situations.
- To be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post.
- To undertake statutory and mandatory training as deemed appropriate by the Trust.
- To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
- To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
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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.
