Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated bank Health Care Assistant to join our Endoscopy team at Thorpe Park Clinic. The role will consist of supporting the clinical team in delivering outstanding patient care.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
LivingCare Group is a set of companies that operate across various health services and portfolios. We have extensive experience of developing and delivering NHS care, and have a growing portfolio of private provision. We work across GP practices and within our own centres in Yorkshire.
Our services are developed in response to local demands across the health economy and in line with the NHS governance and contractual requirements.
Our continuing success as a business is down to the talent, hard work and dedication of our staff. Along with great job satisfaction, you can look forward to a competitive salary, opportunities to grow, a pension scheme and great employee benefits.
We fully believe in investing in our staff to help them reach their career goals and full potential. We offer all staff the chance to further their education with free training courses in any field that will both benefit themselves and the company.
Here at LivingCare we are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1).
Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident #DisabilityConfident
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a surgical or clinical environment
Desirable
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a surgical or clinical environment
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a surgical or clinical environment
Desirable
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a surgical or clinical environment
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
