Job summary
Part time position - 20 hours a week for a Healthcare Assistant within the Endoscopy Department. The position will involve direct clinical support to the nurses and patients, assisting with procedures in the endoscopy rooms.
This post is fixed term for 6 months which will then be on a monthly rolling basis.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
- To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Under supervision of a registered nurse assist with patient care activities including recording of observations pre, peri and post procedures.
- To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the admission area/procedure rooms/recovery area.
- To communicate effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information.
- To actively contribute to the efficient management of clinical resources, including ordering/monitoring of supplies.
- Use of physical effort to carry out the demands of the job role (e.g. pushing and pulling trolleys/wheelchairs, supporting patients during walking, moving of patients notes).
- To support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the workplace.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communications
- To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team under supervision of a registered nurse.
- To communicate basic non-clinical information to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
- To carry out clerical tasks as required.
- To carry out routine administrative /telephone related tasks.
- To communicate effectively when giving /receiving verbal and written information.
- To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Under supervision of a registered nurse assist with patient care activities including recording of observations pre, peri and post procedures.
- To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the clinical areas.
- To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities.
- Assist patients/relatives/carers during incidental contacts.
Planning and organising
- To organise and plan daily workload or activities with registered nurses in order to meet the demands of the job.
- To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the admission area/procedure rooms/recovery area.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources
- To actively contribute to the efficient management of clinical resources, including ordering/monitoring of supplies.
- Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation
- Actively contribute to the Customer Service Excellence accreditation to improve the quality service for patients.
- To be aware of, comment on and /or actively participate in changes on policies, procedures or service developments.
- To embrace and support line management and the unit in making service improvements effective within the workplace.
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership
- To support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the workplace.
- To be a role model to new staff in the department.
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training
- To participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job.
Responsibilities for data and information resources
- To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Research, Development and Audit
- Participate in clinical audit and non-clinical audits when required.
Physical Skills and Effort
- Use of physical effort to carry out the demands of the job role (e.g. pushing and pulling trolleys/wheelchairs, supporting patients during walking, moving of patients notes).
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communications
- To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team under supervision of a registered nurse.
- To communicate basic non-clinical information to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
- To carry out clerical tasks as required.
- To carry out routine administrative /telephone related tasks.
- To communicate effectively when giving /receiving verbal and written information.
- To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Under supervision of a registered nurse assist with patient care activities including recording of observations pre, peri and post procedures.
- To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the clinical areas.
- To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities.
- Assist patients/relatives/carers during incidental contacts.
Planning and organising
- To organise and plan daily workload or activities with registered nurses in order to meet the demands of the job.
- To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the admission area/procedure rooms/recovery area.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources
- To actively contribute to the efficient management of clinical resources, including ordering/monitoring of supplies.
- Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation
- Actively contribute to the Customer Service Excellence accreditation to improve the quality service for patients.
- To be aware of, comment on and /or actively participate in changes on policies, procedures or service developments.
- To embrace and support line management and the unit in making service improvements effective within the workplace.
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership
- To support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the workplace.
- To be a role model to new staff in the department.
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training
- To participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job.
Responsibilities for data and information resources
- To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Research, Development and Audit
- Participate in clinical audit and non-clinical audits when required.
Physical Skills and Effort
- Use of physical effort to carry out the demands of the job role (e.g. pushing and pulling trolleys/wheelchairs, supporting patients during walking, moving of patients notes).
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Written & basic numeracy skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of caring, confidentiality, importance of developing knowledge, health and safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient care
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Past experience in caring role
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, organise self and deliver task effectively, work as part of a team, presents self positively and professionally, ability to be patient focused
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Written & basic numeracy skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of caring, confidentiality, importance of developing knowledge, health and safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient care
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Past experience in caring role
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, organise self and deliver task effectively, work as part of a team, presents self positively and professionally, ability to be patient focused
Desirable
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).
