Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy Unit at North Manchester General hospital. You should be a dynamic and experienced support worker who enjoys working in a busy environment where no day is the same. Ideally candidates will have knowledge and skills of working in endoscopy but this is not essential as all training will be provided
Main duties of the job
The endoscopy unit is based within the day surgery department at entrance 3 at NMGH. We enjoy a national reputation for excellence in medical and nursing innovation, with a culture of interdisciplinary working. North Manchester General Hospital Endoscopy has 4 procedure rooms and 1 ERCP room. Our procedures are varied and diverse and include diagnostic and therapeutic procedures i.e. gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy , colonoscopy, PEG insertion, endoscopic ultrasound & ultrasound guided therapy, ERCP & spyglass, EBUS/Bronchoscopy/Thoracoscopy/Urology and cardiology procedures.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Evidence of recent study Willingness to undertake relevant further study up to NVQ lll in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in the Health Care
Desirable
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills (Written and verbal)
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Team working
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the Endoscopy
OTHER
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible shifts
- Attendance in line with Trust sickness and absence policy
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Evidence of recent study Willingness to undertake relevant further study up to NVQ lll in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in the Health Care
Desirable
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills (Written and verbal)
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Team working
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the Endoscopy
OTHER
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible shifts
- Attendance in line with Trust sickness and absence policy
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.
