Job summary
We are currently recruiting B3 Clinical Support Workers who are committed to delivering excellent patient care to join our first class team.
Experience is preferable but not essential as intensive training will be given and you will have the opportunity to develop your personal skills.
**Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received**
Main duties of the job
- To work within the Endoscopy Day Case Unit of Gastroenterology.
- Caring for patients, within a framework of high quality standards of care and practice. Taking into account patients' social,psychological and physical needs.
- Undertake Endoscopy training requirements which include assisting withendoscopic and clinical procedures and the re-processing of equipment in line with the British Gastroenterology Society.
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
- Maintain strict infection control standards
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities To assist the qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse within the endoscopy rooms. Taking of tissue samples (biopsy) and completing accurately paperwork to a set standard once trained/educated and competent Preparation of endoscopic equipment prior to endoscopy Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required in order to improve patient pathway Preparation of endoscopic accessories required during procedures, e.g. preparation of dilatation balloons and inflation devices. Undertaking other endoscopy assistant tasks under supervision until assessed and competent. Work in the recovery area of the Unit under supervision to undertake and evaluate patient observations of blood pressure, pulse and temperature and other tasks as required, to assist in the patient recovery stage and see them through to discharge. Know own limitations and report any lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor. Work within the re-processing area as required, to decontaminate endoscopy equipment to a set standard.
Clinical Governance / Quality
- Caring for patients, within a framework of high quality standards of care and practice
Education and training development
- Trains/mentors others in own skillset
- Working with an Assessor
- Action plan to be agreed with Assessor
- Progression Port Folio produced at end of training for each unit.
- Keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures
- Attend Unit meetings and teaching sessions.
- To attend all in-house Trust and Gastroenterology training courses and meetings as required.
- To maintain knowledge and keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures.
- To maintain infection control practices so as to cause no harm to patients, carers or staff.
- To work within Trust policies and procedures.
- To maintain good communication both verbal and written
- Maintain mandatory training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities To assist the qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse within the endoscopy rooms. Taking of tissue samples (biopsy) and completing accurately paperwork to a set standard once trained/educated and competent Preparation of endoscopic equipment prior to endoscopy Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required in order to improve patient pathway Preparation of endoscopic accessories required during procedures, e.g. preparation of dilatation balloons and inflation devices. Undertaking other endoscopy assistant tasks under supervision until assessed and competent. Work in the recovery area of the Unit under supervision to undertake and evaluate patient observations of blood pressure, pulse and temperature and other tasks as required, to assist in the patient recovery stage and see them through to discharge. Know own limitations and report any lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor. Work within the re-processing area as required, to decontaminate endoscopy equipment to a set standard.
Clinical Governance / Quality
- Caring for patients, within a framework of high quality standards of care and practice
Education and training development
- Trains/mentors others in own skillset
- Working with an Assessor
- Action plan to be agreed with Assessor
- Progression Port Folio produced at end of training for each unit.
- Keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures
- Attend Unit meetings and teaching sessions.
- To attend all in-house Trust and Gastroenterology training courses and meetings as required.
- To maintain knowledge and keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures.
- To maintain infection control practices so as to cause no harm to patients, carers or staff.
- To work within Trust policies and procedures.
- To maintain good communication both verbal and written
- Maintain mandatory training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Health and Safety and Security procedures and policies
Desirable
- Undertaken NHS Decontamination Training Programme
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective relationships at all levels with clients, colleagues and members of the public
- The ability to establish and maintain effective communications
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to maintain documentation to the required standard
- The ability to prioritise own workload
- The ability to recognise hazards
- The ability to maintain equipment and basic stock usage and control procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Health and Safety and Security procedures and policies
Desirable
- Undertaken NHS Decontamination Training Programme
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective relationships at all levels with clients, colleagues and members of the public
- The ability to establish and maintain effective communications
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to maintain documentation to the required standard
- The ability to prioritise own workload
- The ability to recognise hazards
- The ability to maintain equipment and basic stock usage and control procedures
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).
