Evaluative survey-questionnaire exploring the perceptions and experiences of endoscopy and sterile service staff. Issue 12 (December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cobbold, A
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 23:Issue 12(2013)
• Page Start: 277
• Page End: 281
• Publication Date: 2013-12
• Subjects: Endoscopy staff -- Emerging professions -- Professionalization -- Sterile service staff; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/175045891302301202
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

There is considerable research surrounding professionalization and the barriers that emerging allied health professions may face. In order to develop any emerging profession, the move to voluntary registration and academic qualification will substantially pave the way towards raising the profile and professional recognition with a regulatory governing body. The aim of this evaluative survey-questionnaire was to explore the attitudes and experiences of endoscopy and sterile service staff in their current job roles and to identify any perceived barriers during the proposed transition to professionalization. This article concludes by highlighting the positive and negative aspects of current job roles in relation to job satisfaction, staff retention and career progression opportunities.