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Job Summary
Working as part of the Endoscopy Department team assisting in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner.
Enable patients to meet all their personal needs in accordance with individual preferences and clinical need. Ensure that the patients' comfort and dignity is respected at all times.
Assist in the movement of patients to ensure maximum comfort and safety at all times.
Assist in maintaining specialised endoscopic equipment in good working order, identify any faults in the equipment and report to the Registered Nurse.
Assist in ensuring that the department area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with UHB Policies.
Care of the endoscopes, Decontamination, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patient's abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS083-0325
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT
Person Specification
Essential
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Desirable
* 119673773
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/
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