Assistant Practitioner

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Endoscopy Support role to help deliver safe, high-quality care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. You will work with nurses, doctors and the multidisciplinary team across admission, preparation, procedure and recovery.

The role involves assisting with preparation, providing patient reassurance, supporting recovery after sedation, monitoring patients, and maintaining clear records in a busy Endoscopy Unit.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a healthcare setting.
• Able to communicate confidently with patients, relatives and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care within the Endoscopy Unit.
• Assist with the preparation of patients for endoscopic procedures.
• Support patients during procedures and provide reassurance and dignity at all times.
• Assist with patient recovery following sedation and procedures.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient's condition appropriately.
• Prepare clinical areas and equipment for procedures.
• Assist with the safe handling, cleaning and decontamination of endoscopy equipment in accordance with local policy.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and records.
• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional and organisational standards.
• Support the development of junior staff and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement and service development where appropriate.

Job description

Working as part of the multidisciplinary Endoscopy Team, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. You will work alongside registered nurses, doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the patient's endoscopy journey, including admission, preparation, procedure and recovery. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.,

• Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care within the Endoscopy Unit.
• Assist with the preparation of patients for endoscopic procedures.
• Support patients during procedures and provide reassurance and dignity at all times.
• Assist with patient recovery following sedation and procedures.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient's condition appropriately.
• Prepare clinical areas and equipment for procedures.
• Assist with the safe handling, cleaning and decontamination of endoscopy equipment in accordance with local policy.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and records.
• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional and organisational standards.
• Support the development of junior staff and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement and service development where appropriate. Experienced in a healthcare setting.
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Able to work effectively within a busy team.
• Confident communicating with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and work safely within their level of competence.
• Organised, reliable and adaptable.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety.
• Willing to undertake relevant Endoscopy training and competency programmes.
• Previous experience within Endoscopy procedure rooms. You must be confident to work within all procedure rooms.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospital Trusts in the North of England providing services to 1 million patients per year. Our vision is world class services and hospitals for the people of Merseyside, Cheshire and beyond., UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.