Employer: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Cirencester Hospital
Town: Cirencester
Salary: £23,615 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59
Health Care Assistant/Decontamination Technician
Band 2
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
Job Overview
To work as part of the Endoscopy department team assisting in the delivery of high-quality service delivery under the supervision of qualified staff. To support all staff with the day-to-day running of services undertaken in Endoscopy at Cirencester Hospital. You will need to undertake key roles identified by the manager which will assist in the smooth running of the department.
Main Duties of the Job
* Professional in attitude, acting in the best interests of Service Users.
* Respecting and valuing others, openness in communication.
* Connecting with others and working across boundaries.
* Owning our actions, ensuring the best outcomes, realizing your full potential.
* Ability to work as an effective team member with good interpersonal skills.
* To participate in the smooth running of the department on a day-to-day basis.
* To be responsible for providing a safe and welcoming environment for staff, patients, and relatives.
* To communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients, showing regard for their individual needs and right to confidentiality.
* To ensure all patient records are kept up to date, accurate, and stored safely.
* With appropriate training, learn to independently decontaminate endoscopes using the AER’s/use the drying cabinets.
Working for Our Organisation
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* Working in Endoscopy at Cirencester Hospital under the supervision of qualified staff.
* To engage with all service users, patients, and other teams within the Hospital setting.
* To develop your skills to meet the demands and diversity in this department.
* Endoscopy has a small team and requires staff to be flexible to meet our service delivery.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 08.00 – 18.30. Currently, we do not work bank holidays or weekends.
Person Specification
General
* Flexibility of working hours.
Qualifications
* C and above in GCSE English and Maths or level 4 and above (or equivalent adult literacy and numeracy).
* Care certificate.
Experience
* Demonstrates good working knowledge and actively contributes to safety within the clinical environment.
* Some knowledge of decontamination of endoscopes – using washers and drying cabinets.
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites.
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, and Return to Practice Practitioners.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when working unsocial hours.
* Flexible, family-friendly, and agile working opportunities.
* Recognition and long service awards.
* Fast Track physiotherapy.
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme, and discounts on travel, leisure, and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please leave a message and I will respond when able. Alternatively, you can ring the Endoscopy Patient Administrator on 0300 421 6294.
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