Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join our Endoscopy department at Newham University Hospital. The post also carries stock responsibilities and general duties within the Endoscopy ,Decontamination and Urology Department. The unit at NUH will be open Monday to Friday 8-6 You will supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as required, and maintain own personal development with support. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a large team, but also capable of planning your own work. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team who strive to provide excellent patient care, working towards achieving and maintaining JAG accreditation and are willing to extend your current skills, then please do get in touch Main duties of the job Applicants should preferably have at least 6 months experience in decontamination/ sterile services background, and demonstrate a basic knowledge of endoscopy. However training and support will be provided to non experienced applicants. Assist the registered nurse to provide nursing care for endoscopy patients. Demonstrate the department / directorate philosophy of care. Respect patient confidentiality Work under the supervision of the registered nurse with continuing responsibility for the department which will include the decontamination area, procedure rooms, recovery and admission area. Work as part of the endoscopy Team. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-6954376NUH Job locations Newham University Hospital London E13 8SL Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below For further information /visit, please contact Mihaela Cucos- Endoscopy Lead Nurse on 02073638266, or by email : m.cucosnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below For further information /visit, please contact Mihaela Cucos- Endoscopy Lead Nurse on 02073638266, or by email : m.cucosnhs.net Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in a hospital setting Desirable At least 6 months working experience in decontamination Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal and communication skills. Awareness of importance of infection control Understand importance of confidentiality Basic knowledge of health and safety issues Able to troubleshoot equipment problems whilst under pressure Cheerful disposition Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of different types of endoscopes and equipment Expert knowledge of Automated Endoscope reprocessors Expert knowledge of dealing with broken equipment and liaising with clinical engineering/ companies to facilitate minimal down time Qualifications Essential Care Certificate NVQ Level 3 or at least NVQ Level 2 working towards Level 3 Desirable General Education to include English (written and oral) and basic Maths GCSE (5 grades A-C) or equivalent Other Essential Must be flexible in approach to work direction Must be able to work flexibly to suit Unit requirements this may mean staying over at end of the shift Able to work under pressure Team working abilities Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in a hospital setting Desirable At least 6 months working experience in decontamination Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal and communication skills. Awareness of importance of infection control Understand importance of confidentiality Basic knowledge of health and safety issues Able to troubleshoot equipment problems whilst under pressure Cheerful disposition Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of different types of endoscopes and equipment Expert knowledge of Automated Endoscope reprocessors Expert knowledge of dealing with broken equipment and liaising with clinical engineering/ companies to facilitate minimal down time Qualifications Essential Care Certificate NVQ Level 3 or at least NVQ Level 2 working towards Level 3 Desirable General Education to include English (written and oral) and basic Maths GCSE (5 grades A-C) or equivalent Other Essential Must be flexible in approach to work direction Must be able to work flexibly to suit Unit requirements this may mean staying over at end of the shift Able to work under pressure Team working abilities 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Newham University Hospital London E13 8SL Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)