Healthcare Assistant, EndoscopyinMerthyr TydfilinMerthyr TydfilPUBLISHED SUN 23 MAR 2025
Making a Positive Impact, As a Healthcare Assistant in Endoscopy, you play a crucial role in patient care, helping to improve patients' health and well-being during their procedures.
Team Collaboration, Working closely with qualified nurses and endoscopy practitioners fosters a strong team dynamic and encourages a supportive work environment.
Skill Development, The role offers numerous opportunities to develop and enhance your clinical skills, especially in patient handling and equipment management.
Respect for Patients, The emphasis on maintaining patients' comfort and dignity ensures that you contribute to a compassionate healthcare experience.
Job Security, Being part of the NHS framework provides job stability and the assurance of working within a respected and structured environment.
Variety in Daily Tasks, The diverse responsibilities—from assisting in procedures to equipment maintenance—keeps the job engaging and dynamic.
Community Connection, Working for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board allows you to serve your local community and build relationships with patients and families.
Join Our Caring Team as a Healthcare Assistant in Endoscopy!
Are you looking for a rewarding role where compassion and professionalism meet? Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support our Endoscopy Department at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. In this fulfilling position, you'll help provide exceptional care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and personal needs are met with respect and understanding. Your role will involve working closely with our skilled nursing team, assisting in preparing the endoscopy theatres, moving patients safely, and maintaining a clean and efficient working environment.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll make a genuine difference in people's lives every day. Your previous care experience will empower you to adapt to each patient's unique needs, guiding them through their visits with kindness and compassion. Whether you're supporting patients during their procedures or ensuring that vital equipment is maintained, every action you take contributes to our mission of delivering high-quality healthcare. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in your community while working alongside a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join us in this vital role!
Making a Positive Impact, As a Healthcare Assistant in Endoscopy, you play a crucial role in patient care, helping to improve patients' health and well-being during their procedures.
Team Collaboration, Working closely with qualified nurses and endoscopy practitioners fosters a strong team dynamic and encourages a supportive work environment.
Skill Development, The role offers numerous opportunities to develop and enhance your clinical skills, especially in patient handling and equipment management.
Respect for Patients, The emphasis on maintaining patients' comfort and dignity ensures that you contribute to a compassionate healthcare experience.
Job Security, Being part of the NHS framework provides job stability and the assurance of working within a respected and structured environment.
Variety in Daily Tasks, The diverse responsibilities—from assisting in procedures to equipment maintenance—keeps the job engaging and dynamic.
Community Connection, Working for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board allows you to serve your local community and build relationships with patients and families.
Job Summary
Working as part of the Endoscopy Department team assistin the delivery of a high standard of care to patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner.
Enable patients to meet all their personal needs in accordance with individual preferences and clinical need. Ensure that the patients comfort and dignity is respected at all times.
Assist in the movement of patients to ensure maximum comfort and safety at all times.
Assist in maintaining specialised endoscopic equipment in good working order, identify any faults in the equipment and report to the Registered Nurse.
Assist in ensuring that the department area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with UHB Policies.
Care of the endoscopes, Decontamination , Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patient's abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patients abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patients abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Working as part of the Endoscopy Department team assistin the delivery of a high standard of care to patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner.
Enable patients to meet all their personal needs in accordance with individual preferences and clinical need. Ensure that the patients comfort and dignity is respected at all times.
Assist in the movement of patients to ensure maximum comfort and safety at all times.
Assist in maintaining specialised endoscopic equipment in good working order, identify any faults in the equipment and report to the Registered Nurse.
Assist in ensuring that the department area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with UHB Policies.
Care of the endoscopes, Decontamination , Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patient's abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patients abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Assist the qualified nurse in the preparation of endoscopy theatres according to procedures on the theatre list including all specialised equipment required.
Will be required to manoeuvre patients on wheelchairs; move and transfer patients using manual handling aids as required.
Assist patients/clients into the correct position on the endoscopy trolley, ensuring that care is taken over their pressure areas.
Assist during the endoscopic procedure in relation to patient placement as requested by the endoscopy practitioner, for example, supporting the patients abdomen during an endoscopic procedure.
Assist the endoscopy practitioner with the support of the endoscopic equipment as requested.
Assist the endoscopist in taking pathology specimens, for example, operate biopsy forceps with a high degree of efficiency and speed.
Undertake the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes as well as assisting in cleaning and sterilization of reusable endoscopic accessories under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Care of the endoscopes, Endoscope drying cabinets and storage cabinets in line with current guidelines.
Undertake the correct procedure when outside workers visit the unit to maintain equipment in line with estates policy.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- Pervious care experience
- Ability to adapt to changing environment
- Previous endoscopy experience
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