Endoscopy Care Assistant — Patient-Centric Team Support

The LivingCare Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card NHS discount

Quality working environment

Employee Assistance Programme

The People’s Pension

Free on-site parking

Annual pay review

Flexible Annual Leave

Birthday extra day

Culture matrix programme

Rewards for service

Supermarket vouchers

Job summary

LivingCare Group is seeking a bank Health Care Assistant to join the Endoscopy team at Thorpe Park Clinic in Leeds. You will support the clinical team in delivering outstanding patient care and help prepare the room and equipment.

You will work with registered nurses, assist with decontamination of scopes, stock checks and administrative tasks, and contribute to a patient-centered environment across cross-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a surgical or clinical environment.
• Time management.
• IT literate.
• Able to multitask.
• Has a patient focus.
• Caring and empathetic approach.
• Understanding of the NHS desirable.
• Quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Support registered staff in implementing the care plan per policies including JAG.
• Promote a patient-friendly environment for patients, relatives and carers.
• Assist endoscopy team with decontamination of scopes.
• Assist with auditing, stock checks and management.
• Set up the room and prepare clinical areas.
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care.
• Contribute to the accuracy of care plans and reports.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Undertake tasks within competency.
• Assist with stock maintenance.
• Assist with clinic cleanliness and infection control.
• Receive and relay information courteously.
• Support nurses and clerical staff in admin duties.
• Cross-site working where required.

Skills

Clinical experience

Time management

IT literacy

Multitasking

Patient focus

Empathy

NHS knowledge

Quick learner

Job description

LivingCare Group is seeking a bank Health Care Assistant to join the Endoscopy team at Thorpe Park Clinic in Leeds. You will support the clinical team in delivering outstanding patient care and help prepare the room and equipment.

You will work with registered nurses, assist with decontamination of scopes, stock checks and administrative tasks, and contribute to a patient-centered environment across cross-site requirements.