Health Care Assistant - Endoscopy

Job summary
The Northern Care Alliance has some exciting opportunities in all areas of Endoscopy.

Shifts are currently worked over 5 days Monday to Friday with weekend work in the future planned so 7 day working rotas and commitment are essential.

Full training will be given within the speciality and cross site working will be required as part of this role during training and when competent to meet the needs of the service.

Endoscopy nursing can be challenging and technical but it is also immensely rewarding and satisfying and a visit to one of our endoscopy units is highly recommended if considering applying for this post which is ideal for a health care assistant with previous experience with a keen interest in Endoscopy.

You will provide comprehensive nursing care to a range of patients attending for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures. This includes admission, perioperative care, recovery and discharge. Additionally, you will be trained to assist the Endoscopists in the procedure rooms and will receive training in handling and decontamination of endoscopes and other equipment. You will record patient information and provide clinical support as required to help ensure the efficient and effective running of the work area, including delegated tasks such as recording physiological observations, recording blood glucose, undertaking venepuncture and cannulation.

Main duties of the job

• To assist registered staff in the assessment, planning and delivery of care to patients
• To correctly undertake tasks and activities that have been delegated
• To record information accurately and pass it to the relevant people in the team in a timely manner
• To identify and report any changes that might affect the patient's condition
• To obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related tasks
• To respect the individual's privacy, dignity and beliefs
• To prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken
• To promptly alert the team where there are any changes in the patient's health and wellbeing or any possible risks
• To provide information to the team on how the individual's needs are changing
• To contribute to the evaluation of the care programme
• To assist in the application of technology to measure, monitor and treat patients

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development

• To adhere to policies and procedures relating to own workplace
• To offer constructive views on how the existing service and teamwork can be evaluated and improved upon
• To contribute to service development

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills

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.

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