Job summary
This role will be known as the turnaround HCA locally as it involves supporting patients, nurses, endoscopists and other members of the MDT to achieve optimisation of room capacity and room turnaround while maintaining optimal quality and safety for patient and service. You will take instruction from Band 6 coordinators and work predominantly alongside the Band 5 admission and procedural room staff, the Band 2 scope coordinator and the Band 2 porters.
You will join a team of health professionals who, with the highest standards of safety, in the best and varied interests of the patient, will support a smooth timely pathway through endoscopy. Your role will support patients being seen at the right time in the right room by the right clinician.
The Endoscopy unit is a busy JAG accredited Unit undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Through investment we now have 6 working endoscopy rooms that deliver to our patients; we also have use of Theatres and Farage Unit as procedural areas when radiological and GA support is required. We will soon expand our in-session TNE capacity to a dedicated TNE service.
This is an exciting time to join Endoscopy, you will be part of a large established team of committed professionals who are proud to deliver the very best care to all patients that need the services of the unit.
Main duties of the job
We are a very friendly, very supportive and very busy therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy unit. We have 6 endoscopy rooms and in addition to this we have theatre lists, emergency Inpatient and GI bleed lists, TNE, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, EUS.
Your role will help the team coordinate the flow of patients through admission and procedure. You will be given a period of training with supernumerary status for this, but we will expect that you will be a trained HCA already able to perform some, if not all the following: Take and record patient observations and escalate as necessary, cannulate, perform venepuncture, ECG and point of care testing.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the endoscopist and registered nurse in the admission of patients through the endoscopy unit and in the endoscopy rooms.
Help prepare the Endoscopy procedural rooms for the lists ensuring adequate and appropriate equipment is available prior to and after lists.
Set up Olympus endoscope to Olympus stack ready for procedure ensuring it is functioning correctly.
Troubleshoot simple Olympus stack and endoscope issues as necessary.
Troubleshoot simple endoscope, stack and IT system faults to enable rooms to continue.
Be responsible for the bedside cleaning of endoscopes and complete all documentation in relation to this accurately.
Check all samples obtained with the registered nurse and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
Support the safe transit of patients to recovery.
Support in the stocking and cleaning of endoscopy rooms.
Undertake patients vital signs observations and ensure these are documented accurately, escalate any unusual observations to the registered nurse.
Undertake cannulation following appropriate training.
Undertake venepuncture following appropriate training.
Communicate effectively with patients and relatives of all backgrounds and abilities understanding how patient characteristics and procedural nervousness can effect behaviours that will need supporting and understanding.
Report, disseminate and follow up the failure of equipment essential to the safe running of the unit and the maintenance of the standards associated with our COAST and JAG accreditations.
Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification before applying for the role, and for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the endoscopist and registered nurse in the admission of patients through the endoscopy unit and in the endoscopy rooms.
Help prepare the Endoscopy procedural rooms for the lists ensuring adequate and appropriate equipment is available prior to and after lists.
Set up Olympus endoscope to Olympus stack ready for procedure ensuring it is functioning correctly.
Troubleshoot simple Olympus stack and endoscope issues as necessary.
Troubleshoot simple endoscope, stack and IT system faults to enable rooms to continue.
Be responsible for the bedside cleaning of endoscopes and complete all documentation in relation to this accurately.
Check all samples obtained with the registered nurse and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
Support the safe transit of patients to recovery.
Support in the stocking and cleaning of endoscopy rooms.
Undertake patients vital signs observations and ensure these are documented accurately, escalate any unusual observations to the registered nurse.
Undertake cannulation following appropriate training.
Undertake venepuncture following appropriate training.
Communicate effectively with patients and relatives of all backgrounds and abilities understanding how patient characteristics and procedural nervousness can effect behaviours that will need supporting and understanding.
Report, disseminate and follow up the failure of equipment essential to the safe running of the unit and the maintenance of the standards associated with our COAST and JAG accreditations.
Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification before applying for the role, and for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Care certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Endoscopy or Decontamination specific qualifications
- IT Qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy NHS environment as a HCA.
- Experience in communicating across varying disciplines in an NHS health care environment.
- Experience in prioritising workload
Desirable
- Experience in decontamination and/or endoscopy
- Awareness of endoscopy accreditation systems
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to Cannulation and perform Venepuncture or a willingness to train.
- Ability to perform bedside POCT testing or a willingness to train.
- Able to present factual health related information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to prioritise tasks within the remit of your JD
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECG monitoring.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Care certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Endoscopy or Decontamination specific qualifications
- IT Qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy NHS environment as a HCA.
- Experience in communicating across varying disciplines in an NHS health care environment.
- Experience in prioritising workload
Desirable
- Experience in decontamination and/or endoscopy
- Awareness of endoscopy accreditation systems
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to Cannulation and perform Venepuncture or a willingness to train.
- Ability to perform bedside POCT testing or a willingness to train.
- Able to present factual health related information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to prioritise tasks within the remit of your JD
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECG monitoring.
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Endoscopy Unit
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
