Endoscopy Clinical Support Worker - Prescot, United Kingdom - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Prescot, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Due to service expansion, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join the Endoscopy Unit, working across both the Whiston and St.

Helens sites.

We are looking for recruit a motivated individual who is committing to providing 5 star patient care, to join our dynamic and vastly developing Endoscopy Team.

The post holder will work closely with the Endoscopy Nurses, Nurse Endoscopists and Consultant Gastroenterologists.

Previous Endoscopy experience is desirable, but not essential as training and professional support will be provided.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the checking of both the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required for this post.

Interview Date: 17th June 2024

To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.

To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.

To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.

To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.

To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.

To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.

To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate

SAFETY that is of the highest standards

COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful

SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable

PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.

To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.

To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.

To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.

To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.

To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once C.S.W. training is complete.

To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.