Health Care Support Worker TIA Clinic

Job summary

We are looking for a full-time staff member to join and support the Rapid Access Neurovascular Clinic for a 12 month maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for the right applicant to expand their clinical skills, working to cover clinics on a 7 day basis and across Poole and Bournemouth Hospitals. The role will be primarily based in Poole Hospital but there will be the expectation that some shifts may be in Bournemouth. The plan will be for the clinic to move to Bournemouth full-time in the near future.

This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3.

Base Location: Poole

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

We use a new referral system. The successful applicant will be key in delivery of the new referral process and contribute to the success of this. The clinics are varied and can be busy. The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, reliable, with good time-keeping skills and able to use their initiative to ensure the smooth running of the service. The role includes working closely with consultants and senior nurses, data collection and the use of computers. This role includes developing and using clinical skills such as performing ECGs and taking blood. Full training will be provided.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service during2025 when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouthsite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.