Clinical Support Worker - Gastroenterology Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Due to our expanding Endoscopy service, we are currently recruiting B3 Clinical Support Workers who are committed to delivering excellent patient care to join our first-class team. Experience is preferable but not essential as intensive training will be given, and you will have the opportunity to develop your personal skills. Upon completion of training, you will be working alongside a highly competent team of nurses and consultants. You will also have the opportunity to move up the career ladder with our supported training and development courses via internal and external providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work within the Endoscopy Day Case Unit of Gastroenterology.
• Caring for patients, within a framework of high-quality standards of care and practice, taking into account patients’ social, psychological, and physical needs.
• Undertake Endoscopy training requirements which include assisting with endoscopic and clinical procedures and the re-processing of equipment in line with the British Gastroenterology Society.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Maintain strict infection control standards.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• To assist the qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care.
• To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse within the endoscopy rooms.
• Taking of tissue samples (biopsy) and completing accurately paperwork to a set standard once trained/educated and competent.
• Preparation of endoscopic equipment prior to endoscopy.
• Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required in order to improve patient pathway.
• Preparation of endoscopic accessories required during procedures, e.g., preparation of dilatation balloons and inflation devices.
• Undertaking other endoscopy assistant tasks under supervision until assessed and competent.
• Work in the recovery area of the Unit under supervision to undertake and evaluate patient observations of blood pressure, pulse, and temperature and other tasks as required, to assist in the patient recovery stage and see them through to discharge.
• Know own limitations and report any lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor.
• Work within the re-processing area as required, to decontaminate endoscopy equipment to a set standard.

Education and Training Development:

• Trains/mentors others in own skillset.
• Working with an Assessor.
• Action plan to be agreed with Assessor.
• Progression Portfolio produced at end of training for each unit.
• Keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures.
• Attend Unit meetings and teaching sessions.
• To attend all in-house Trust and Gastroenterology training courses and meetings as required.
• To maintain knowledge and keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures.
• To maintain infection control practices so as to cause no harm to patients, carers, or staff.
• To work within Trust policies and procedures.
• To maintain good communication both verbal and written.
• Maintain mandatory training.

This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024.