Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Support Worker in Diagnostics.
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working hours per week in order to support a service that will eventually run 7 days a week and extended hours 8am-8pm)
- Job ref
- 180-B-249006-RE1
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ely Community Diagnostic Centre
- Town
- Ely
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Support Worker - Ely Community Diagnostic Centre
Band 3
Job overview
Are you an experienced HCA/ PA looking for a new role?
We are recruiting for the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Ely!
The opening of the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Ely presents an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the local community. The aim of the new CDC is to make it easier for people to access diagnostic services such as CT, X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound, Echo and Respiratory outside of acute hospital facilities. This approach will help alleviate the pressure on hospitals, offer quicker access to tests, and enhance convenience for patients.
As Healthcare Support Worker, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, performing dedicated specialised tasks including venepuncture and intravenous cannulation after appropriate training. You will also provide support with administrative tasks and act as a chaperone when required. You will serve as a champion for patient safety and act as an ambassador for NHS values ensuring excellent healthcare and customer service.
We are interested in hearing from those trained in venepuncture, cannulation or Fibroscans.
This is a full time position, 37.5 flexible working hours per week in order to support a service that will run 7 days a week and extended hours 8am-8pm.
Please kindly note you will be required to complete training at Cambridge University Hospitals during the initial weeks.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a team providing a high quality of service to patients, colleagues and the public.
Under the direction of the registered practitioner in charge, ensure a smooth workflow by organising patients and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team.
Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures including the completion of pre-procedural assessments/checklists and clinical observations.
Ensure medical devices are ready for use including safety checks.
Actively monitor and report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the registered practitioner in charge.
Working for our organisation
Section 3: Working for your organisation
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on Monday the 6th of May.
Face to face interviews will be held at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely CB6 1DN on the 16th of May.
As per Home Office guidelines. Please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Please note: due to induction restrictions student visa holders are unable to undertake this position.
We look forward to hearing from you!!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade C or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role.
Desirable criteria
- Diploma Level 2/3 in Care/Health or other relevant qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven clinical practice within an acute setting as a band 2 HCSW.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understands the importance of the 6Cs and the NHS Constitution.
- Understands clinical risks regarding Infection Control.
- Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others competence.
- Use own initiative, recognising when to escalate concerns to a senior member of staff.
- Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence.
- Demonstrate awareness of the needs of area specific patient group.
- Understanding of the anxiety and distress of some patients and relatives.
- Basic anatomy and physiology.
- Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Respects patient dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating behaviours that are caring and compassionate.
- Ability to promote best practice.
- Support and induct new junior colleagues and assist them to meet their Performance Standards.
- Work as an effective and responsible member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in order to provide quality care to patient.
- Maintenance of clinical competencies.
Desirable criteria
- Prepared to undertake a Link role.
- Prepared to undertake recognised.
- Mentoring / coaching role Reflective practitioner.
- IT skills.
- Completed Trust band 2 competencies if internal applicant.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ravi Dass
- Job title
- Senior Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
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