Job summary Theatre Support Worker - Endoscopy | KIMS Hospital Maidstone 37.5 Hours per week permanent | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change. Job Summary: Are you an experienced Support Worker who would like to expand your skills into endoscopy? Have you had decontamination experience and understand aseptic techniques? Do you want to develop your career your way? We have exciting opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join our AfPP accredited Theatres Team as a Theatre Support Worker. You will work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team supporting a busy endoscopy list. This role is ideally suited to an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker who has a the ability to build a rapport with patients in a short period of time, and who is looking to progress their career in a clinical environment that will support your ongoing professional development to help you operate at your fullest potential. This role is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week over 4 days, 07:45 – 17:45 between Monday and Friday. Main duties of the job As a Theatre Support Worker in Endoscopy you will: Prepare the endoscopy suite for procedures. Collect patients for their procedures. Support and monitor patients during their procedures. Assist with the care, labelling and transportation of specimens. Clean, decontaminate and maintain all endoscopic equipment About us At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing. KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits: Competitive Salary 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Free secure staff parking Pension scheme Private health insurance Life assurance Up to 40% off some of KIMS services Employee Assistance Platform Retail discounts and cashback Discounted gym membership Annual flu vaccination Free eye test At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitmentkims.org.uk. Date posted 08 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 2989 Job locations Newnham Court Way Weavering Maidstone All UK ME14 5FT Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the role please see the attached job description and personal specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the role please see the attached job description and personal specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good standard of general education including Maths and English Desirable A care certificate or NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care. Experience Essential Experience working in Theatres or a Decontamination Unit Excellent communication skills An excellent attention to detail Desirable Experience working as a Support worker in Endoscopy or an Outpatient Department. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good standard of general education including Maths and English Desirable A care certificate or NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care. Experience Essential Experience working in Theatres or a Decontamination Unit Excellent communication skills An excellent attention to detail Desirable Experience working as a Support worker in Endoscopy or an Outpatient Department. 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 details Employer name KIMS Hospital Address Newnham Court Way Weavering Maidstone All UK ME14 5FT Employer's website https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)