University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work within an expanding Endoscopy Unit at Worthing Hospital.

Worthing Endoscopy is part of the University Hospitals covering the South Coast.

The Endoscopy Unit offers a high level of training and development within the field.

The Unit is JAG accredited and has 5 Endoscopy Rooms.

Main duties of the job

Assisting with all aspects of patient care within Endoscopy.
Will be assigned to work in Recovery, Admission, and Working within the theatres once trained to the required level.
To provide a quality service to both inpatients and outpatients in an environment in which patients and staff are treated as individuals with dignity and respect.
To assist with the most effective use of resources and manpower within the departments and to participate in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust'spolicies and procedures.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Date posted

17 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6374970-JUN24

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with all aspects of patient care within Endoscopy.
Recovery, Admission, Working within theatres once trained to the required level.
Bronchoscop, ERC, Colonoscop, Gastroscop - These are the main procedures within the unit, training on theses areas are provided within the Unit.
Assist in the maneuvering and positioning of patients and equipment in the theatre Rooms and Recovery.
Ensure patients safety, comfort, privacy and dignity is observed at all times.
Demonstrate good understanding of the Endoscopy procedure and the consent process. Ensure that a valid consent is obtained prior to any Endoscopy Procedures.
Identify patients individual dependency care needs and provide support for physical, psychological, and social requirements.
Provide patients emergency care in all areas of the Endoscopy department.
Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately to lead Nurses to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children.
To maintain clear documentation regarding patients treatments, care and future plans of care

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with all aspects of patient care within Endoscopy.
Recovery, Admission, Working within theatres once trained to the required level.
Bronchoscop, ERC, Colonoscop, Gastroscop - These are the main procedures within the unit, training on theses areas are provided within the Unit.
Assist in the maneuvering and positioning of patients and equipment in the theatre Rooms and Recovery.
Ensure patients safety, comfort, privacy and dignity is observed at all times.
Demonstrate good understanding of the Endoscopy procedure and the consent process. Ensure that a valid consent is obtained prior to any Endoscopy Procedures.
Identify patients individual dependency care needs and provide support for physical, psychological, and social requirements.
Provide patients emergency care in all areas of the Endoscopy department.
Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately to lead Nurses to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children.
To maintain clear documentation regarding patients treatments, care and future plans of care

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

IT skills

Essential

Basic IT skills
Previous health care experience

Desirable

IT certification
NVQ or equivalent

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Person Specification

IT skills

Essential

Basic IT skills
Previous health care experience

Desirable

IT certification
NVQ or equivalent

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)