Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
We are looking for you to join our busy and growing team as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the Endoscopy Units across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust sites.
We are a highly motivated team running five full time Endoscopy suites, and an unsedated nurse-led satellite unit at the Gosport War Memorial. The post holder will be expected to be mobile across both sites. We also have an exciting time ahead with a new four suited Endoscopy unit opening at the end of January 2025.
Main duties of the job
* Assist registered nursing staff in coordinating and delivering effective nursing care
* Assist registered nursing staff and endoscopists in Endoscopy procedure rooms
* Leading on the technical knowledge needed to use all endoscopic equipment
* To have sound knowledge and understanding of all endoscopic procedures
* Ensure that all procedure rooms are fully stocked with equipment/consumables to maintain smooth running of the endoscopy lists
* Maintain high levels of cleanliness of the unit
* Actively engage in training of other members of the team (once trained)
* Work across sites Queen Alexandra Hospital and Gosport War Memorial Hospital
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Job responsibilities
Our services include an ever increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.
The main responsibility of this post will be to work alongside the registered Nurses and Endoscopists in delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit. This role is highly technical as you will be working with state of the art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess and treat patients conditions with the Gastrointestinal tract. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.
The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given; however, previous care work is vital to this job role. If you are motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills, you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.
Working pattern - Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 18:30 with potential expectations to work until 22:00 (may be subject to change as the service develops).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* English and Maths at Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE equivalent
* Care certificate or equivalent certification in care
Experience
* Experience in a care setting
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 name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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