Endoscopy Care Lead — Senior Clinical Support

NHS Jobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Senior Clinical Support Worker for the Endoscopy unit. The role focuses on monitoring patient conditions, assisting with admissions and discharges, and ensuring procedure rooms are prepared and ready for endoscopy.

Training and supervision are provided to develop competencies in endoscopy care. The post involves close collaboration with the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of care, health education, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or working towards this qualification.
• Provide and promote health education in line with local and national policies.
• Participate in training, supervision and assessment of competences to undertake designated clinical duties.
• Undertakes a range of delegated duties relevant to the Endoscopy practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, record and report variations in vital signs of patients to the Registered Nurse.
• Support with the admission and discharge process of patients in Endoscopy units.
• Prepare procedure rooms for Endoscopy procedures in a timely manner.
• Undertake blood glucose monitoring and report results to the Registered Nurse.
• Undertake urinalysis and pregnancy testing and report results to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with removal of peripheral cannula after training.
• Support preparation for JAG and CQC visits.
• Assist in induction and training of new staff in Endoscopy Units.
• Maintain good communication within the multidisciplinary team and with patients and relatives.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times and provide clear information to overcome barriers to understanding.

Skills

Vital signs

Record keeping

Communication skills

Health education

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Senior Clinical Support Worker for the Endoscopy unit. The role focuses on monitoring patient conditions, assisting with admissions and discharges, and ensuring procedure rooms are prepared and ready for endoscopy.

Training and supervision are provided to develop competencies in endoscopy care. The post involves close collaboration with the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of care, health education, and effective communication with