Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated healthcare assistants to join our dynamic and skilled team at our busy endoscopy unit at King's College Hospital Denmark Hill site. The endoscopy unit is a JAG accredited five-roomed facility with GA and fluoroscopy and provides both a comprehensive diagnostic service as well complex and innovative therapeutic procedures. Applicants should have recent NHS experience in a hospital clinical environment. Endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential as you will receive extensive training to develop into a highly skilled practitioner within a challenging and demanding environment.
We are open 7 days a week. The shift pattern is 4 x 9.5 hour shifts per week. Shifts are either 8am to 6pm or 9am to 7pm.
Main duties of the job
You will be a part of an experienced team delivering individual care to patients undergoing both diagnostic and complex therapeutic procedures. Our healthcare assistants play an important role supporting both the registered nurses and the doctors in endoscopy to ensure that patients receive high quality care while they are in the endoscopy unit.
Duties will include
- Setting up endoscopy equipment in the procedure rooms ready for procedures
- Assisting in the delivery of nursing care during procedures, admissions and recovery under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Ensuring all procedure rooms are restocked appropriately
- Escorting patients to and from the ward for their procedures as required
- Supporting the endoscopy pre-assessment team
- Assisting with the completion of audits
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under guidance from a registered nurse, following instructions and promptly reporting any problems.
Working between admissions, procedure rooms and recovery, you will be able to perform the following:
- Monitor and record patients clinical observations, as requested by a Registered Nurse
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Assist the registered nurse in caring for patients in the endoscopy room
- Ensure the appropriate equipment is set up correctly and is in good working order
- Assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with legal requirements
- Assist the Registered Nurse in the admission and discharge of patients
- After appropriate training, assist in the collection of specimens
- Participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
- Ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
- Assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriate the clinical area
- Ensure that stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationary are maintained at all times in conjunction with the admin manager / ward sister
- Assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policy
- Assist ward staff with general collection / delivery of items and patients necessary to ensure effective operational management of ward / department
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under guidance from a registered nurse, following instructions and promptly reporting any problems.
Working between admissions, procedure rooms and recovery, you will be able to perform the following:
- Monitor and record patients clinical observations, as requested by a Registered Nurse
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Assist the registered nurse in caring for patients in the endoscopy room
- Ensure the appropriate equipment is set up correctly and is in good working order
- Assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with legal requirements
- Assist the Registered Nurse in the admission and discharge of patients
- After appropriate training, assist in the collection of specimens
- Participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
- Ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
- Assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriate the clinical area
- Ensure that stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationary are maintained at all times in conjunction with the admin manager / ward sister
- Assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policy
- Assist ward staff with general collection / delivery of items and patients necessary to ensure effective operational management of ward / department
Person Specification
Education\ Skills
Essential
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, or GCSE grade A-C or 4-9, O-level grade A-C or have a NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE
- Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or equivalent healthcare qualification such as a NVQ Level 3, a Btec Level 3 or higher
- Evidence of completion of the Care Certificate or clear commitment to complete within 3 months of joining the organization
- Able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills
Desirable
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment
Person Specification
Education\ Skills
Essential
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, or GCSE grade A-C or 4-9, O-level grade A-C or have a NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE
- Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or equivalent healthcare qualification such as a NVQ Level 3, a Btec Level 3 or higher
- Evidence of completion of the Care Certificate or clear commitment to complete within 3 months of joining the organization
- Able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills
Desirable
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment
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).
