Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant/Decon Technician

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare UK seeks an Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant/Decon Technician for their Wellington Hospital in London. This full-time role involves assisting clinical staff and ensuring high-quality care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Candidates should possess NVQ qualifications and relevant hospital experience, able to work flexibly under pressure.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year, increasing with service

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Qualifications

• Essential experience in Decontamination.
• Hospital-based experience is required.
• Evidence of updating clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in providing nursing care to patients.
• Wash, process and vacuum pack endoscopes.
• Accompany patients to other wards.

Skills

Patient care

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant/Decon Technician

Apply locations The Wellington Hospital time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id 0047607

Endoscop y Healthcare Assistant/Decontamination Technician
London / The Wellington Hospital Central Building , 21 Wellington Rd, London NW8 9SQ
Full time : 37.5 hours per week Monday – Saturday
Shift times : 7.5 hours per day
Permanent contract
Salary : competitive dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant/Decontamination technician to join our Endoscopy Team at T he Wellington Hospital site currently rated “ Good ” by the CQC.

The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise ; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care. The Wellington Hospital Endoscopy Unit is a JAG accredited site. We provide high quality patient service.

As a Healthcare Assistant in the Endoscopy team you will assist clinical staff in providing nursing care of the highest quality to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures as and when required pre, during and post procedure .

You will assist in the decontamination rooms washing, processing and vacuum packing endoscopes and accompanying patients to other wards (Platinum Medical Centre, The Wellington North, The Wellington South, other sites) The team consist of diverse 12-15 staff, consisting of Nurses, HCA's and Admin. We are friendly, supportive and dedicated to the delivery of best patients care.

At HCA UK w e care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career , the same way you do for others .

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

• Experience in De contamination – essential

• Hospital based experience – essential

• Flexibility to respond to the needs of the department

• Ability to work under pressure

• Evidence of updating clinical skills/knowledge

• Evidence of professional and personal development

• Ability to prioritise work load and delegate

• Patient care

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest provider s of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques , medication and facilities . Being part of a large multisite , established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses , as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing .

We believe that by c aring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant/Decontamination technician you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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