Only applicants with Theatre experience will be considered.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
We are looking for an innovative motivated Endoscopy Support Worker (ESW) to join our friendly Endoscopy team
We are a JAG accredited unit providing Bowel Cancer screening for South East London. We have 4 procedure rooms and will be expanding the unit due to increase work load.
We are a busy unit providing therapeutic, diagnostic and emergency service for both Inpatients as well as outpatients.
The successful candidate will have an excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills and the ability to use their initiative.
The Endoscopy Support Worker will participate in the decontamination, traceability and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment used in endoscopic procedures.
The Endoscopy Support Worker will also work under the supervision of the qualified nursing staff to participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream
Assist with the Decontamination and reprocessing of Endoscopy equipment in accordance with local and national guidelines.
Maintain accurate traceability records of all endoscopes and endoscopic accessories and ancillaries.
Assist with quality assurance checks.
Participate in testing of rinse water
To assist qualified staff in monitoring agreed standards of practice within the unit.
To participate in the Trust’s Individual Performance Review process and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development by working towards the objectives agreed within an annual Personal Development Plan.
To participate in local Clinical Supervision.
Attend designated Study Days, and complete relevant training activities and assessments.
