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An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent Healthcare Assistants to join our busy and expanding unit.

We operate a 6 day week service 8am to 7pm and evening clinics.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in all areas of the department including the ward area, clinical areas and the decontamination department.

Whilst experience in working in the Endoscopy Unit would be desirable it is not essential as full training in all aspects of the job will be given.

Hours per week: 37.5

• To provide competent clinical support to medical and nursing staff on the endoscopy department.
• To support emotionally and physically all patients undergoing procedures involving sedation and/or local anaesthesia.
• To ensure their patients’ privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
• To ensure the cleanliness of all endoscopy areas and equipment at all times and to participate in all cleaning programmes, including before and following routine and emergency endoscopy procedures.
• To participate in the safe moving and handling of patients and equipment in accordance with Health and Safety regulation , and Trust & Departmental policy and procedure.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• At all times appropriately use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available for personal use.
• Be aware of the procedure to be followed in the event of Fire, Cardiac Arrest or any other emergency including Major Incident Policy.
• To perform other duties as reasonably required to assist in the smooth running of the Endoscopy Unit.
• To dispose of clinical waste into the correct receptacles.
• To be responsible for the self-development through participation in training and development activities.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• To develop and maintain stock levels for endoscopy. Working alongside housekeeper

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)