Job summary

The Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of a safe, effective, and patient-centred Endoscopy service. Working under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assist in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, ensuring high standards of care, patient experience, and service efficiency.

Main duties of the job

Patient Care

• Assist with the admission, preparation, and discharge of patients attending the Endoscopy Unit.
• Support patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedures, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Undertake delegated clinical duties, including recording vital signs, patient observations, and specimen collection, in line with competency and local policies.
• Escalate any concerns regarding patient condition promptly to the registered nurse.

Clinical Support

• Prepare procedure rooms and equipment for endoscopy lists.
• Assist clinicians and nursing staff during procedures as required.
• Ensure endoscopy equipment is cleaned, stored, and maintained in accordance with infection prevention and decontamination standards.
• Support stock management, ordering, and replenishment of clinical s

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

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Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

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