Healthcare Assistant - North Cambs Endoscopy
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Job summary
The Endoscopy Unit based at North Cambridgeshire Hospital, in Wisbech, is looking for a keen and motivated Band 2 Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated, hardworking and friendly team.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality nursing care in this specialist diagnostic area of nursing. You need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to assist with the efficient and effective organisation of the department and assist with the delivery of endoscope decontamination.
We aim to provide a dedicated, high quality diagnostic endoscopy service giving efficient, effective and patient-centred care.
Wedeliver a service of care and support based on current knowledge and research based practice, giving patients the freedom to discuss their treatment in privacy with a registered nurse who has had appropriate education and training.
The service will be constantly monitored by a clinical audit system so that the quality of care may be measured, good practice recognised and improvements initiated.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the movement and transfer of patients to and from wards and departments. Accept patients into the department using electronic records, checking paperwork and documentation as per policy/procedure. Assist in the movement and transfer of patients within the clinical area.
Assist with the positioning of patients onto trolleys or theatre tables, ensuring the patients comfort and safety during endoscopy procedures.
Assist with the preparation of the endoscopy room/ recovery area with necessary equipment and supplies for the individual case or lists. Process endoscopes through decontamination process in accordance with local and National guidelines.
Assist endoscopy staff in the handling of specimens according to departmental standards. Comply with departmental protocols regarding the handling, decontamination and dispatch of specimens to the appropriate laboratory.
Assist endoscopy staff in the procedure room with direct care and maintenance of the patient airway during gastroscopy procedures within boundaries of role.
Obtain venous blood samples from patients as required and requested.
Assist endoscopy staff in circulating duties within the boundaries of the role.
Assist with the direct care of the patient in endoscopy Recovery.
Ensure that records of patient care are accurately recorded.
Use equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and report any faults immediately.
About us
The North Cambridgeshire Hospital based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, and is part of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust King's Lynn, it is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK. Some specialist services and clinics are provided in community facilities, such as the North Cambridgeshire hospital in Wisbech.
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
22 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
426-433-24EG
Job locations
North Cambs Hospital
Churchill Road
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
PE13 3AB
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
North Cambs Hospital
Churchill Road
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
PE13 3AB
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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