Job Description
Job overview
· To become fully competent in clerking patients on admission to the unit for ALL endoscopic procedures performed, together with obtaining informed written consent, to ensure patients have a full understanding of the procedure(s) and associated risks.
· To assist in the development of departmental standards and protocols to ensure safe and effective, continuity of care.
· To become skilled in intravenous cannulation and venesection.
· To participate in the 24h/7d out of hours on call rota.
· To develop knowledge and competence in the care, maintenance and storage of all endoscopic equipment to ensure equipment does not get damaged and remains in good working order.
Ensure pre assessment is performed to discuss the patient’s previous medial history and to review the patient’s current medication and be able to identify any risks prior to having the procedure. Clear documentation of the assessment must ...