Endoscopy Clinical Support Coordinator

Nhs-1; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

No Smoking Policy

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to support endoscopy services. You will work alongside nurses and the multidisciplinary team, focusing on communicating with patients, offering reassurance and care at pace in a busy unit.

The role involves transferring endoscopes, assisting with procedures, supporting the recovery area and accurate observation recording, while ensuring patient safety and smooth patient flow throughout

Qualifications

• NHS Care Certificate or relevant Level 3 qualification, or willingness to complete within 3 months.
• Experience with manual handling of patients, using lifting aids.
• Experience of completing patient care records.
• Experience and involvement in an improvement project/s.

Responsibilities

• Transferring endoscopes to HDSU.
• Assisting the Registered Nurse in procedures once trained.
• Supporting patients in the recovery area, making tea/coffee/toast.
• Taking and recording the patients' observations.
• Helping to safely transfer patients.

Skills

Patient communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

NHS Care Certificate / Level 3

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to support endoscopy services. You will work alongside nurses and the multidisciplinary team, focusing on communicating with patients, offering reassurance and care at pace in a busy unit.

The role involves transferring endoscopes, assisting with procedures, supporting the recovery area and accurate observation recording, while ensuring patient safety and smooth patient flow throughout