Job summary
The Endoscopy Unit is a busy day unit and consists of three procedure rooms and a recovery area.
The unit carries out the following procedures: ERCP, GASTROSCOPY, COLONOSCOPY, DILATATIONS, POLYPECTOMY, STENTING, BRONCHOSCOPY etc.
Opening hours are 08.00-18:00 Monday to Friday.
The unit has 2 morning sessions and 2 afternoon sessions within this there is a list for emergency inpatients.
The unit works closely with the wards and Multidisciplinary Teams daily.
The demands of the unit can change quickly and the team has to adapt and be flexible. Experience of working in Endoscopy and willingness to undertake cannulation and venepuncture is required. The post holder will need to be enthusiastic, work as team player but also have the ability to use own initiative.
You will be expected to assist the team in admitting patients into the department and ensuring patients are kept safe. This will include monitoring the patients post-procedure.
You will be keen to develop skills within the procedure rooms, assisting the nursing team and Endoscopist in undertaking procedures.
Main duties of the job
Function as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team by assisting the Registered nurse in the delivery of effective high quality patient care. All work undertaken by the post holder will be under direction and indirect supervision of the registered nurse.
The role involves working in the recovery area and procedure rooms, dealing with patients who are undergoing sedation and being scoped. Discharging patients and assisting in keeping the unit clean, tidy, safe. Working within the Trust Policies and Procedures and maintaining the Trust Values of WWL.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planning and Organisational Duties
- Participate in unit meetings
- Monitor and maintain stock levels for the dept.
- Undertake errand duties which include;
- Transporting specimens
- Collecting instruments / drugs
- Collecting case notes as required
- Prepare Clinical areas prior to endoscopy procedures
- Ensure availability of endoscopic equipment and arrange any returns and loans as required
- Assist in the preparation of patient case notes as required
- Assist in patient airway management during endoscopic procedures
- Assist in the monitoring of patient during procedures eg Pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturations, respiratory rate, pain score observations.
- Provide care/assistance to patients according to needs and problems identified in individual patient care pathway
- Report condition, progress and problems encountered, to nurse in charge.
- Assist with the serving of snacks to recovering patients when required.
- Escort patients to and from other departments and hospitals when required.
- Actively assist during endoscopic procedures
- Assist in the recovery area by preparing procedure Trollies, cleaning down of the recovery area/ procedure room.
Responsibility for Information Resources
- Complete/maintain documentation and patient records as directed, in accordance with organisational policy.
- Complete histological request forms.
- Access Health Information System
- Complete procedure log book, daily.
- Undertake ordering of stock for the unit.
Responsibility for Human Resources
Adhere to Trust policies and maintenance of the professional Code of Conduct.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
The post holder will promote life-long learning through the use of appropriate coaching, teaching and assessment in practice by:
- Undertaking the appropriate training for the service i.e. Cannulation, Complete the competencies required for the unit procedures and processes
- Comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance the post holder is not entitled to use for their own benefit or gain, or to divulge to any persons, firm or other organisation whatsoever, any confidential information belonging to the Trust or relating to the Trusts affairs or dealings which may come to their knowledge during employment
- Participate in annual appraisal of performance
- Comply with the Trust policy regarding mandatory training
- Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards (using the Datix reporting system) and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions
- Compliance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Responsibility for all records (including patient health, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the trust. The records may be paper, electronic, audio or videotapes, x-ray images.
- Any other duties appropriate to the grade
Job description
Job responsibilities
Planning and Organisational Duties
- Participate in unit meetings
- Monitor and maintain stock levels for the dept.
- Undertake errand duties which include;
- Transporting specimens
- Collecting instruments / drugs
- Collecting case notes as required
- Prepare Clinical areas prior to endoscopy procedures
- Ensure availability of endoscopic equipment and arrange any returns and loans as required
- Assist in the preparation of patient case notes as required
- Assist in patient airway management during endoscopic procedures
- Assist in the monitoring of patient during procedures eg Pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturations, respiratory rate, pain score observations.
- Provide care/assistance to patients according to needs and problems identified in individual patient care pathway
- Report condition, progress and problems encountered, to nurse in charge.
- Assist with the serving of snacks to recovering patients when required.
- Escort patients to and from other departments and hospitals when required.
- Actively assist during endoscopic procedures
- Assist in the recovery area by preparing procedure Trollies, cleaning down of the recovery area/ procedure room.
Responsibility for Information Resources
- Complete/maintain documentation and patient records as directed, in accordance with organisational policy.
- Complete histological request forms.
- Access Health Information System
- Complete procedure log book, daily.
- Undertake ordering of stock for the unit.
Responsibility for Human Resources
Adhere to Trust policies and maintenance of the professional Code of Conduct.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
The post holder will promote life-long learning through the use of appropriate coaching, teaching and assessment in practice by:
- Undertaking the appropriate training for the service i.e. Cannulation, Complete the competencies required for the unit procedures and processes
- Comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance the post holder is not entitled to use for their own benefit or gain, or to divulge to any persons, firm or other organisation whatsoever, any confidential information belonging to the Trust or relating to the Trusts affairs or dealings which may come to their knowledge during employment
- Participate in annual appraisal of performance
- Comply with the Trust policy regarding mandatory training
- Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards (using the Datix reporting system) and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions
- Compliance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Responsibility for all records (including patient health, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the trust. The records may be paper, electronic, audio or videotapes, x-ray images.
- Any other duties appropriate to the grade
Person Specification
Addtional
Essential
- Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in healthcare services
- Understanding of Endoscopy procedures
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and caring demeanour
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour
- Ability to manage an airway
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a care environment
- Endoscopy Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
- Basic Life Support
Person Specification
Addtional
Essential
- Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in healthcare services
- Understanding of Endoscopy procedures
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and caring demeanour
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour
- Ability to manage an airway
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a care environment
- Endoscopy Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
- Basic Life Support
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leigh Infirmary, Hanover Building, 2nd floor
The Avenue
Leigh
WN7 1HS
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
