Endoscopy Health Care Assistant | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients. This will include: assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include washing, oral care, escorting to toilet, assisting with bed pans/commodes, making beds and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures.

• With appropriate training, perform venepuncture, blood pressure recording, urine pregnancy testing, height and weight recordings.
A provider of high quality local and specialist healthcare services for south west London, Surrey and beyond - Make verbal reports to senior nursing staff regarding the patients in the department as necessary, following this up with written documentation as needed. - Ensure that patients are helped to retain their dignity and individuality. - Participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients as required. - Direct escort and visitors around the endoscopy, clinic/ward and to other departments. - Report back to registered staff all concerns about the patient's condition. - Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients' property, in accordance with patients' property procedure. - Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word. - Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety. St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. You will receive training and will be involved in patient admission, assisting with procedures, recovery, and discharge for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Once hired and trained, you may also have the opportunity to work at other Endoscopy Unit sites, including Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, and the Nelson Health Centre, South Wimbledon.

We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants who already hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK are welcome to apply. However, the Trust will not be able to offer sponsorship once that visa expires. For induction, training and operational reasons, applicants must also have at least 12 months remaining on their visa at the start of employment.
• Applicants must either hold a valid Care Certificate or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Please make sure you include these details in your application., Successful post holder will already possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a friendly, busy, and dedicated team. Endoscopy experience is advantage but not essential, as long as recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment., 2. Basic Maths & English Assessment - Date TBC (Via Ms Teams - please note that the assessment session will be recorded ), Disability Confident
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