Job summary
**Post will close early once sufficient number of applications is reached** Endoscopy Assistant Permanent full time post
Would you like to join an exceptional team delivering high quality care and services whose ultimate goal never changes - to make each patient's journey with us as smooth and stress free as possible?
We are a highly motivated team proud of our service
As a unit we strive to provide exceptional levels of care and ensuring that we maintain our reputation for providing excellent services
We know that we can only do this because of the team we have built - each individual dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care before, during and after procedures
We are a safe, responsive caring effective and well led unit
Candidates can expect full training and support in developing the skills required
Main duties of the job
To undertake a full range of duties working in support of, and supervised by a registered general nurse, in ensuring optimal care delivery within endoscopy services to the patients of North Tees and Hartlepool Trust.
Our aim is to ensure each and every patient receives the highest quality, evidence based care in a clean and safe environment.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.Staff recognition is very important to us ; as well as performance reviews and appraisals
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
to undertake a full range of duties working in support of, and supervised by a registered general nurse, in ensuring optimal care delivery within endoscopy services working in procedure rooms assisting in admission recovery and discharge and other general duties required ,to achieve this an endosocpy specific competency based training programme must be completed .
Our aim is to ensure each and every patient receives the highest quality, evidence based care in a clean and safe environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
to undertake a full range of duties working in support of, and supervised by a registered general nurse, in ensuring optimal care delivery within endoscopy services working in procedure rooms assisting in admission recovery and discharge and other general duties required ,to achieve this an endosocpy specific competency based training programme must be completed .
Our aim is to ensure each and every patient receives the highest quality, evidence based care in a clean and safe environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 in Health Care or equivalent literacy and numeracy grade c or above
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in health care or equivalent previous experience in a health care setting
Experience
Essential
- experience in a health care setting
Desirable
Skills/ aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with members of the public Able to problem solve Creative thinker
Disposition
Essential
- Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
Desirable
- Awareness of trust aims Flexible to need of unit Eager to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 in Health Care or equivalent literacy and numeracy grade c or above
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in health care or equivalent previous experience in a health care setting
Experience
Essential
- experience in a health care setting
Desirable
Skills/ aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with members of the public Able to problem solve Creative thinker
Disposition
Essential
- Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
Desirable
- Awareness of trust aims Flexible to need of unit Eager to learn
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
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
