Endoscopy Assistant

Endoscopy is a busy environment covering 6 days a week 8am - 10pm. Endoscopy assistants carry out a range of duties to help with the day to day running of the department as well as carrying out clinical duties in admissions, procedure rooms and recovery., The post holder is required to undertake training required to enable them to carry out direct patient care activities, support to the nursing teams and assisting within the endoscopy procedure rooms. This will involve a range of clinical skills including but not limited to venepuncture and cannulation, carrying out patient observations, airway management and assisting in biopsies. Work within the endoscopy setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carers. Work under the direction of the Registered Healthcare professionals and senior colleagues as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within endoscopy, by practicing effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvements., + Be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of delegated personal care to patients within the ward/department team according to their individual needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. + Carry out routine personal care procedures as directed. + Use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control including waste management, hand washing and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). + Ensure patients nutritional needs are met through assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, providing help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. + Appropriately record and monitor dietary and fluid intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake as required. + Assist patients in their mobility requirements, help move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort, utilising equipment trained to use and as directed by the multi professional team. + Prepare individual patients and the environment to ensure effective moving and/or handling procedures to ensure patient and staff safety. + Assist in the care of patient's skin integrity by observing pressure areas and undertaking actions as appropriate to prevent pressure ulcers, escalating concerns to the Registered Healthcare Professional in a timely manner, recording and maintaining relevant documentation as directed. + Demonstrate a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and apply the principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Healthcare Professional as required. + When necessary, respond to and assist with basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures. + At the delegation of the Registered Healthcare Professional, transfer the patient from one care area to another, i.e. to discharge lounge/ another ward. + Assist in providing conditions to meet the patient's need for rest and sleep. + Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support. + Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients or carers, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences, seeking help and support as required. + Support patients with dementia/cognitive impairment/delirium, providing Enhanced Supervision where required. + Assist in maintaining and monitoring cleaning standards within the clinical area ensuring fixtures/ fittings and equipment is cleaned in accordance with guidelines. + Promote standards of health and safety in working practice and the workplace, by being responsible for self and others through identifying risks, undertaking work activities in a safe manner. + Use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control including waste management, hand washing and the use of (PPE). + Maintain cleanliness in the work environment The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

• If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you'll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce. Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four 'specialist' hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a 'specialist' hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester. Our values 'We Care, We Respect, We Listen' are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: 'Making a difference every day.' They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation. In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples. Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment. Our Values: We Care About each other Our patients and their families The communities we serve The environment We support them and deliver on their promises We Respect Each other Our patients and their families Our partners We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return We Listen to Each other Our patients and their families Our partners We act and learn from what we hear, We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population., Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: + Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays + NHS pension scheme membership + Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further + NHS Staff discounts + Cycle to work scheme + Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt + Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice