Health Care Support Worker – Theatres and Endoscopy Services

Job title:

Health Care Support Worker – Theatres and Endoscopy Services

Company

NHS

Job description

Our Endoscopy Unit based at Prince Philip Hospital is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, forward thinking Health Care Support Worker to join our Endoscopy team.The post is part time 22.5 hours per week.The Endoscopy unit has a friendly supportive environment, which is strongly focused on teamwork and patient care. It provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services for both inpatients and outpatients. We are currently running 5 days a week. It has two procedure rooms and is continuing to undergo further development to achieve JAG accreditation.Main duties of the jobResponsible for assisting in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Urology along with administration duties to ensure the smooth running of the lists.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Interviews to be held on 18/02/2025About usHywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.Date posted31 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number100-ACS196-0724-CJob locationsPrince Philip HospitalLlanelliSA14 8QFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.Person SpecificationQualifications & KnowledgeEssential

• Previous experience in the NHS inclusive of healthcare activities and experience in decontamination in endoscopy and theatre environment
• Clear understanding of patient and goods transport

Desirable

• NHS experience in theatre and Endoscopy field
• Recognised decontamination certificates

ExperienceEssential

• Qualification Credit Framework – QCF Diploma Level 3 (formally NVQ Level 3 (Health) -OR- equivalent experience and be prepared to work towards achieving the QCF Diploma
• Level 3 in Health within one year of appointment -OR- ILM Level 3 -OR- Equivalent qualification such as E-learning modules
• Decontamination training and certificated training
• Maintain their personal development
• Recognises need for lifelong learning

Language SkillsDesirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person SpecificationQualifications & KnowledgeEssential

• Previous experience in the NHS inclusive of healthcare activities and experience in decontamination in endoscopy and theatre environment
• Clear understanding of patient and goods transport

Desirable

• NHS experience in theatre and Endoscopy field
• Recognised decontamination certificates

ExperienceEssential

• Qualification Credit Framework – QCF Diploma Level 3 (formally NVQ Level 3 (Health) -OR- equivalent experience and be prepared to work towards achieving the QCF Diploma
• Level 3 in Health within one year of appointment -OR- ILM Level 3 -OR- Equivalent qualification such as E-learning modules
• Decontamination training and certificated training
• Maintain their personal development
• Recognises need for lifelong learning

Language SkillsDesirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Expected salary

£24433 – 26060 per year

Location

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Job date

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:41:23 GMT

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