Bank Endoscopy Healthcare AssistantNHS

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Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible working opportunities within a supportive clinical environment? We are looking for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our Endoscopy team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience within a specialist service while enjoying the flexibility that bank work provides. You'll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their endoscopy journey, helping to deliver outstanding care and an excellent patient experience.

As our Bank Healthcare Assistant within Endoscopy, you'll work alongside our experienced nursing and clinical teams to support the safe and effective delivery of patient care.

You'll assist patients before, during and after procedures, ensuring they feel comfortable, informed and supported throughout their time with us. This varied role includes both clinical and administrative duties, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-focused environment.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible optionbut it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

Main duties of the job

As our Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will be:

• Welcoming and supporting patients attending the Endoscopy department.
• Assisting patients with personal care and maintaining their comfort and dignity.
• Recording observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight.
• Undertaking urine testing and reporting concerns to registered nursing staff.
• Supporting patients with nutrition, hydration and mobility requirements
• Assisting with patient positioning and moving and handling activities.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment.
• Supporting stock management and ordering processes.
• Preparing patient documentation and supporting administrative processes.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job description

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About us

With your NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification and your experience of caring for others, you will also have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work in a busy and demanding environment.
• Confident following instructions and escalating concerns appropriately.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work.
• Previous experience working within a hospital or healthcare environment - desirable.
• Experience supporting patients in a clinical setting - desirable.
• Availability to work at short notice to support service requirements - desirable.

What you can expect in return;

• A bank rate of £13.96 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.

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.