Patient Environment Assistant
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are a dynamic and enthusiastic team who assist with Cardiology procedures. The Cath Lab and Bronchoscopy department comprises of 6 Cardiac Catheterisation Labs, two Bronchoscopy suites and a 10 bedded Holding Bay/Recovery area. We also provide essential care to our acute patients via our 24/7 PPCI service.
You might be looking for a change or new challenge. You do not need to have previous Cath Lab or Bronchoscopy experience to join our team as we will provide comprehensive training. So if you are a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who wants to gain experience with us then come and join our highly motivated friendly team.
The role exists to support clinical and non-clinical practices in the department aiming for high quality patient care and experience.
What are we offering you?
*A fantastic opportunity to learn new skills.
*Learning from experts in the Cardiothoracic field with specialised training and support
*A dynamic and friendly working environment
You will need the following attributes:
*Highly motivate, enthusiastic and a willingness to learn.
*Excellent communication skills and organisational skills
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for routine housekeeping duties within the department ensuring a clean and safe environment. This includes cleaning and maintenance of essential equipment and clinical area within the department.
You will assist with replenishing stock, reporting faults within the department and waste management.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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Date posted
13 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
175-2425-1-CL980
Job locations
Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
Employer's website
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