Job summary An opportunity has arisen to join our Endoscopy Unit as band 4 Assistant Practitioner. Currently the department holds JAG Accreditation and the candidate must be committed to uphold our high standards of care Main duties of the job To provide high quality care for patients within a multidisciplinary framework, responsible for contributing skills and tasks across multi-professional boundaries. Being accountable to heads of professions within the endoscopy setting, according to an agreed range of skills About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 177-EMER-6688744 Job locations JPUH Gorleston NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities To accurately and responsibly carry out instructions of the multidisciplinary endoscopy team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care. To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for endoscopic procedures and related investigations and treatments. Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. To support and provide care for patients pre, peri and post procedure as appropriate. Undertake non-invasive monitoring of observations ensuring documentation is accurate, legible and completed promptly, reporting perceived abnormalities. To perform venepuncture / cannulation of patients. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care in accordance with the trust values. To make patients welcome to the clinical area and to participate in the admission process. To assist with the discharge process for patients. To participate in the on call service for gastrointestinal / endoscopy emergencies. To chaperone/ escort post procedural sedated patients to other clinical departments. To report all care that has been given to patients and document accurately maintaining confidentiality. To report any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients physical condition. Respond appropriately in the event of an emergency; accurately and promptly carry out instructions. Understand and attend to the psychological needs of the patient, partners, carers and significant others. To be aware and adhere to all Trust policies/ procedures/ guidelines when undertaking any activities. Undertake agreed enhanced tasks as specified in Endoscopy to which they have been deemed competent. All duties to be carried out under the supervision of a qualified nurse or Endoscopist. Job description Job responsibilities To accurately and responsibly carry out instructions of the multidisciplinary endoscopy team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care. To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for endoscopic procedures and related investigations and treatments. Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. To support and provide care for patients pre, peri and post procedure as appropriate. Undertake non-invasive monitoring of observations ensuring documentation is accurate, legible and completed promptly, reporting perceived abnormalities. To perform venepuncture / cannulation of patients. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care in accordance with the trust values. To make patients welcome to the clinical area and to participate in the admission process. To assist with the discharge process for patients. To participate in the on call service for gastrointestinal / endoscopy emergencies. To chaperone/ escort post procedural sedated patients to other clinical departments. To report all care that has been given to patients and document accurately maintaining confidentiality. To report any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients physical condition. Respond appropriately in the event of an emergency; accurately and promptly carry out instructions. Understand and attend to the psychological needs of the patient, partners, carers and significant others. To be aware and adhere to all Trust policies/ procedures/ guidelines when undertaking any activities. Undertake agreed enhanced tasks as specified in Endoscopy to which they have been deemed competent. All duties to be carried out under the supervision of a qualified nurse or Endoscopist. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) BTEC National Certificate in health Studies and competency based learning programme (or equivalent experience) Desirable NVQ in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent Experience. Experience and Knowledge Essential Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role Desirable Minimum of 6 months Endoscopy experience Skills, abilities and competencies Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) BTEC National Certificate in health Studies and competency based learning programme (or equivalent experience) Desirable NVQ in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent Experience. Experience and Knowledge Essential Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role Desirable Minimum of 6 months Endoscopy experience Skills, abilities and competencies Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address JPUH Gorleston NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)