James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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
* Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) BTEC National Certificate in health Studies and competency based learning programme (or equivalent experience)
* NVQ in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent Experience.
Experience and Knowledge
* Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role
* Minimum of 6 months Endoscopy experience
Skills, abilities and competencies
* 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 name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a yearper annum pro rata
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