Job summary
You will be required to work alongside Registered Nurses and Consultants, providing , support to patients in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and investigations in the Urology department at Johanna Finn Unit, which is part of the Endoscopy Unit. In addition, there will be a requirement to undertake some general duties to promote the smooth running of the department.
Good communication skills and a desire to work with people are essential.
Main duties of the job
- To participate effectively in the preparation, maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment and procedure rooms
- To assist with Flexible Cystoscopy, Transperineal Biopsy, Urodynamics Study and to perform Uroflowmetry Tests and Bladder Scanning (Training Provided)
- Be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives, and colleagues, referring to senior staff as necessary.
- Conduct regular inventory checks of all procured goods to support efficient supply chain management
- To organise and regulate the up-keep of the department, stocks and working environment on an agreed basis
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view main responsibilities and duties of role.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view main responsibilities and duties of role.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oBasic numeracy & literacy (A-C English & Maths)
- oStudied to Level NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- oCare Certificate (Or willing to work towards it)
- oBLS
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of development
- oPeople Skills
- oComputer Skills
- oPrevious care experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oWell-developed communication skills
- oAble to competently organise and carryout designated workload within scope of training /competences
- oAble to work in a team environment
- oAble to work independently
- oGood organisational skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- oApproachable and ability to remain calm under pressure
- oAmbitious
- oUses own initiative
- oFlexible approach to working hours and duties.
- oGood team worker
- oOccupational health clearance to carry out duties of role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oBasic numeracy & literacy (A-C English & Maths)
- oStudied to Level NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- oCare Certificate (Or willing to work towards it)
- oBLS
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of development
- oPeople Skills
- oComputer Skills
- oPrevious care experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oWell-developed communication skills
- oAble to competently organise and carryout designated workload within scope of training /competences
- oAble to work in a team environment
- oAble to work independently
- oGood organisational skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- oApproachable and ability to remain calm under pressure
- oAmbitious
- oUses own initiative
- oFlexible approach to working hours and duties.
- oGood team worker
- oOccupational health clearance to carry out duties of role.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
