Job summary
Endoscopy Support Worker
We are looking for compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to delivering a high standard of patient care to join our team to delivery advanced Endoscopy Services.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be a valued member of the team and help support our nurses to look after patients. At our Trust we strongly believe in patient care and want to attract like minded people to help build and maintain a supportive and enjoyable place to work.
As a vital member of our team, our Healthcare Support Workers are often the first person our patients talk with and trust. Becoming a member of RCHT we promise to help you develop by offering exciting career pathways to achieve your full potential and our outstanding learning and development facilities.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare Assistants will work as part of the Endoscopy team under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Midwives and:
Participates in the delivery of patient care.
Contributes towards ward/department organisation.
Supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English or Equivalent
- NVQ 2 in Health Care or Equivalent
- Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a care setting
- Previous hospital experience
Desirable
- Previous endoscopy experience
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Competent in English Language - written and verbal
- Adaptability to cope with changing workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English or Equivalent
- NVQ 2 in Health Care or Equivalent
- Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a care setting
- Previous hospital experience
Desirable
- Previous endoscopy experience
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Competent in English Language - written and verbal
- Adaptability to cope with changing workload
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
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