Endoscopy Care Assistant – Decontamination & Patient Care

Chec (Community Health And Eyecare); Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holidays plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Company sick pay scheme

Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and

Performance review with a training and

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

MediCash – Health cash plan

Job summary

CHEC is expanding its services into Endoscopy and seeks an Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant to join the team in Worcester. You will support the Endoscopy team with patient-centred care, admissions, recovery monitoring and endoscope decontamination across pathways.

This role requires decontamination duties, preparation of clinical areas, stock management and keeping high standards of record keeping. You will develop skills in Endoscopy practice and adhere to CHEC policies and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care.
• Desire to provide the very best quality and safe patient care.
• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Desire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and your personal development plan.
• Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently.
• Approachable and friendly manner to welcome our patients into the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for decontamination and maintaining the supply of endoscopes to JAG decontamination standards.
• Help prepare clinical areas for clinical activities
• Ensure the smooth running of the Endoscopy Unit and procedure lists by maintaining a “can do” attitude
• Assist with stock management, equipment checking before use and safe storage after use
• To keep up to date with good practice, maintain core competencies and continue to develop skills appropriate to Endoscopy practice
• Adhere to good record keeping in line with corporate policies and procedures

Skills

Empathy

Care focus

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

CHEC is expanding its services into Endoscopy and seeks an Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant to join the team in Worcester. You will support the Endoscopy team with patient-centred care, admissions, recovery monitoring and endoscope decontamination across pathways.

This role requires decontamination duties, preparation of clinical areas, stock management and keeping high standards of record keeping. You will develop skills in Endoscopy practice and adhere to CHEC policies and safeguarding