Job summary
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Do you want a change of career?
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, including setting up and working in procedure rooms preparation handling of equipment stock replacement and other general duties working in recovery and admission and discharge of patients in ensuring optimal care delivery within endoscopy services to the 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. In order to do so the post holder must complete and be signed off the local competency packs within a specified period
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will 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.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
as part of the endoscopy team the successful candidate will in all work in all areas on the unit cross site working is required
duties will include assisting with admission recovery and discharge of patients room and equipment preparation working in procedure room general day to day duties patient transport liaising with other departments
work cross site as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
as part of the endoscopy team the successful candidate will in all work in all areas on the unit cross site working is required
duties will include assisting with admission recovery and discharge of patients room and equipment preparation working in procedure room general day to day duties patient transport liaising with other departments
work cross site as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification. Literacy and Numeracy Grade C or above.
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in healthcare setting
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous experience as a HCA in an endoscopy environment
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative Team player
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Disposition
Essential
- Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification. Literacy and Numeracy Grade C or above.
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in healthcare setting
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous experience as a HCA in an endoscopy environment
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative Team player
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Disposition
Essential
- Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
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).
