Endoscopy/ODP RGN

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support registered staff in the implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received per local and national policies and guidelines including JAG.
• Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.
• Support the endoscopy team with decontamination of scopes
• Support with auditing and stock checks and management as required.
• Set up of the room and preparation of all clinical areas in line with service requirements.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the team.
• Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system.
• Participate in regular meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
• Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment.
• To assist in the maintenance of stock levels,
• To assist in the maintenance of the clinic cleanliness and tidiness and always adhere to infection control policy and procedures.
• To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the clinic are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
• To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
• Support each unit by cross site working where there is a service requirement.
• Knowledge, skills and experience
• Experience of working in a surgical or clinical environment
• Time management
• IT literate
• Able to multitask
• Has a patient focus
• Caring and empathetic approach
• Team worker
• Considerate
• Understanding of the NHS and health is desirable
• Quick learner
• Benefits
• Work life balance is a priority here at LivingCare, with services running at sociable times. 08:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday.
• Blue Light Card NHS discount at a range of shops and restaurants
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• 27 days minimum holiday plus bank holidays
• Quality working environment
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to the Peoples Pension
• Free on-site parking (at some locations)
• Annual pay review
• Flexible Annual Leave: you are able to buy and sell Annual Leave
• An extra day of Annual Leave on your Birthday
• Culture matrix programme: we organise special events every month to support our teams
• Celebrating success: this programme gives rewards to our team member who have gone above and beyond
• Supermarket vouchers: we give these out every month as part of our supermarket sweep competition

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP

Desirable

• To be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience),
• Knowledge of working within endoscopy unit
• To have Preparation for mentorship course (ENB998) or equivalent
• Access to own transportation to support cross site working

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as SystmOne
• Good time/resource management skills
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

LivingCare Group (Fountain Diagnostic)

Address

4600 Park Approach

Thorpe Park

Leeds

West Yorks

LS15 8GB

Employer's website

https://www.livingcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)