Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

With the ever-increasing number of treatments, consultations and care we see ourselves offering to patients, our Endoscopy Unit at our hospital based in Emersons Green Bristol, have an opening for a new Healthcare Assistant to join the small, multi-disciplined clinical team.

The Endoscopy Healthcare Assistants work a busy role in a fast-paced environment, providing that individual patient cantered care coupled with that efficient and effective service to referring GPs!

This is a permanent position

Working 10.5 hour days on a 2-week shift pattern from Monday to Saturday

Week 1 = 3 shifts

Week 2 = 4 shifts

Main duties of the job

As one of our Endoscopy Healthcare Assistants, you will be reporting to and assisting the Endoscopy Lead Nurse in setting up the unit ready for the busy flow of booked patients. You will be preparing patients before their procedure as well as supporting the service throughout the patient pathway.

As an Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant, you will be ensuring that our patients receive a high standard of care. You will receive a full induction and support throughout this period of time.

Communicating is key in ensuring we are always giving the best patient cantered care. You will be working closely with all members of the Endoscopy team and will be conscious of health aspects in a department.

About us

We are looking for an individual who is friendly, polite and has a genuine caring nature, who enjoys working as part of a great team and playing your part in making it even greater!

You will be computer literate, and willing to undertake training in local computer systems.

You will be an effective communicator at all levels, both written and verbal as you will of course be communicating with your patients as well as their family, friends or carers.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When you're part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job, you have a career!

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [e-mail].

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

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With the ever-increasing number of treatments, consultations and care we see ourselves offering to patients, our Endoscopy Unit at our hospital based in Emersons Green Bristol, have an opening for a new Healthcare Assistant to join the small, multi-disciplined clinical team.

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Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,231.24 a year £24,231 per annum + benefits