Theatre Support Worker - Endoscopy - Part Time

KIMS Hospital

The closing date is 31 December 2024

Job summary

Theatre Support Worker - Endoscopy | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

30 Hours per week | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change.

Job Summary:

Are you an experienced Support Worker who would like to expand your skills into endoscopy?  Have you had decontamination experience and understand aseptic techniques?  Do you want to develop your career your way?

We have exciting opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join our AfPP accredited Theatres Team as a Theatre Support Worker. You will work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team supporting a busy endoscopy list.   

This role is ideally suited to an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker who has a the ability to build a rapport with patients in a short period of time, and who is looking to progress their career in a clinical environment that will support your ongoing professional development to help you operate at your fullest potential.

The hours of work will be 07:45 – 17:45 between Monday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

As a Theatre Support Worker in Endoscopy you will:

  • Prepare the endoscopy suite for procedures.
  • Collect patients for their procedures.
  • Support and monitor patients during their procedures.
  • Assist with the care, labelling and transportation of specimens.
  • Clean, decontaminate and maintain all endoscopic equipment.

About us

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace.  That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing. 

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Free secure staff parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Up to 40% off some of KIMS services
  • Employee Assistance Platform
  • Retail discounts and cashback
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Free eye test

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

2992

Job locations

Newnham Court Way

Bearsted

Maidstone

All UK

ME14 5FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role, please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role, please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good standard of general education including Maths and English

Desirable

  • A care certificate or NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in Theatres or a Decontamination Unit
  • Excellent communication skills
  • An excellent attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience working as a Support worker in Endoscopy or an Outpatient Department.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good standard of general education including Maths and English

Desirable

  • A care certificate or NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in Theatres or a Decontamination Unit
  • Excellent communication skills
  • An excellent attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience working as a Support worker in Endoscopy or an Outpatient Department.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

Newnham Court Way

Bearsted

Maidstone

All UK

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

Newnham Court Way

Bearsted

Maidstone

All UK

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Support Worker - Endoscopy - Part Time

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

2992

Job locations

Newnham Court Way

Bearsted

Maidstone

All UK

ME14 5FT


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