Senior Health Care Support Worker-Endoscopy

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

GCSE Maths and English (Grades A-C or Levels 4-9) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience It is preferable that you have previous experience of working within a busy NHS environment;

If successful you will be expected to carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse. Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.

If you are an external candidate you will also be expected to attend NUH induction & Endoscopy training which ensures you are proficient in the role of the senior healthcare support worker, to;

Ensure that patients are helped to retain their dignity and individuality.
Participate in the treatment and care of patients as required.
Report back to registered staff all concerns about the patients condition.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients' property,
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.
Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and
procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident (Datix) in accordance with Trust policy.
Report problems with equipment and facilities to the nurse in charge.
Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
Undertake any 'Working in New Ways Packages', which have been identified by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Clinical Manager and are integral to the role requirements and specialty area. Under normal circumstances these must be completed in accordance with the 'Working in New Way's Policy and Guidelines.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.
Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
To safely move and handle patients in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety Policy and assist the registered nursing team as requested.
To undertake specific duties that may be required in accordance to local competencies, in addition to those attached relating to the specific department.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE Maths and English (Grades A-C or Levels 4-9) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Evidence of completion and assessment of Care Certificate

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Professional Development

V&B

Essential criteria

• Values and behaviours understood and demonstarted

Desirable criteria

• Understands Trust vision

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Understanding of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
• Previous experience dealing with customers, patients, or clients in a work environment

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a caring role within a health or social care setting
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Physical Skills

Essential criteria

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties.
• Ability to undertake manual handling duties within clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Capable of using equipment within a work environment under supervision
• The ability to perform limited range of delegated clinical care duties, relevant to the work area, for example: clinical observations, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
• Ability to pass on information accurately

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team

Requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Ability to participate in the out of ours on call service.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Flexible in hours of work to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable criteria

• Previous Gastro-Intestinal/Recovery experience, and/or knowledge of decontamination of flexible endoscopes.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

For more details visit; School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad.

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£42.90 for enhanced and £22.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month's pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 816.3KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 592.3KB)
• Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)
• Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)
• Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)
• Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)
• Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)