Theatre Support Worker – Endoscopy – Part Time

Theatre Support Worker – Endoscopy | KIMS Hospital Maidstone 30 Hours per week | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change. Job Summary: Are you an experienced Support Worker who would like to expand your skills into endoscopy? Have you had decontamination experience and understand aseptic techniques? Do you want to develop your career your way? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join our AfPP accredited Theatres Team as a Theatre Support Worker. You will work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team supporting a busy endoscopy list. This role is ideally suited to an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker who has the ability to build a rapport with patients in a short period of time, and who is looking to progress their career in a clinical environment that will support your ongoing professional development to help you operate at your fullest potential. The hours of work will be 07:45 – 17:45 between Monday and Friday. Role Responsibilities As a Theatre Support Worker in Endoscopy you will: Prepare the endoscopy suite for procedures. Collect patients for their procedures. Support and monitor patients during their procedures. Assist with the care, labelling and transportation of specimens. Clean, decontaminate and maintain all endoscopic equipment. Person Specification A good standard of general education including Maths and English. Experience working in Theatres or a Decontamination Unit. An excellent attention to detail. A care certificate or NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care. Experience working as a Support Worker in Endoscopy or an Outpatient Department. At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing. KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits: 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday. Free secure staff parking. Private health insurance. Life assurance. Up to 40% off some of KIMS services. Employee Assistance Platform. Retail discounts and cashback. Discounted gym membership. Free eye test. At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email

recruitment@kims.org.uk . Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this position will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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