Health Care Support Worker - Theatres and Endoscopy Services

Job summaryOur 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 15 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 07/10/2024 About 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.Job description Job 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 description Job 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 Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential 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 Experience Essential 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 Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential 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 Experience Essential 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 Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .Employer details Employer nameHywel Dda University Health Board AddressPrince Philip HospitalLlanelliSA14 8QF Employer's website