Assist colleagues during endoscopic procedures

​This standard covers assisting colleagues during endoscopic procedures.  It is important to establish the role and responsibilities of different practitioners involved in the endoscopic procedure, and to assist them in a way that is appropriate for the activities they are undertaking.  Information should be communicated clearly, and action taken at the appropriate time.  Any requests are complied with promptly. 

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1. ​access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions and information
2. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
3. deal promptly and effectively with any problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved
4. identify and minimise hazards and risk in the workplace
5. communicate with the individual and key people at a pace, in a manner and at a level appropriate to the individual's understanding, preferences and needs
6. respect the individual's rights and wishes relating to their privacy, beliefs, and dignity
7. establish the roles and responsibilities of all colleagues during the endoscopic procedure
8. respond promptly to requests and directions from colleagues during the provision of the endoscopic procedure
9. ensure health and safety measures are implemented at all times when assisting colleagues to provide the endoscopic procedure **
10. collaborate effectively and proactively to contribute to the work of colleagues
11. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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1. ​the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
4. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
5. the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or others
6. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these
7. how to adapt communication styles in ways which are appropriate to the needs of the individual  
8. the correct use of any equipment and PPE to protect the health and safety of you and others
9. evidence-based practice and its role in improving care
10. the principles, practice and procedures associated with informed consent
11. organisational management structures, roles, and responsibilities
12. the procedures and methods relating to the coordination of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams within and across services
13. the services, assistance and information to which the individual and their carers are entitled
14. the admission and discharge procedures
15. the principles and practice of endoscopic non-technical skills (ENTS)
16. the signs and symptoms of complications
17. the stages of care and the roles of practitioners during endoscopic procedures
18. how individuals and carers respond to endoscopic procedures
19. the role of different types of practitioners and agencies in providing an endoscopy service
20. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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2026

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Current

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Skills for Health

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SFHEND09

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Health and Social Care, Health and Social Services Officers, Health Associate Professionals, Health Professionals, Health, Public Services and Care, Healthcare and Related Personal Services

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2259

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Endoscopy; endoscopic; assist; procedures

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