Job summary
28.5 Hours per week
(PLEASE NOTE AS THIS IS A PART TIME ROLE, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP)
Working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the Cardiac Unit, Within the hospital setting, you will be carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, whilst maintaining privacy and dignity of each patient. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Nursing Associate.
Main duties of the job
- Admitting patients and preparing patients for procedures.
- Discharging patients once competent.
- Moving & Handling of patients to support independence.
- Infection Prevention and Control.
- Safeguarding of adults and children.
- Reporting Incidents.
- Assisting in Pre-Assessment Clinics.
- Undertaking blood and swabs clinics.
- Taking and recording vital signs or other parameters such as height/weight, capillary blood glucose/ketones collection and sampling and urine sample collection and sampling.
- Cannulating or blood collection, cannula removal, taking specimens/samples of any kind, simple dressings.
- ECGs or setting up cardiac monitoring.
- Supporting circulator nurse during procedures in Cardiac Catheter laboratories.
- TR band management.
- Stock control.
- Recovery of patients post conscious sedation.
- Hydration and Nutrition assistance.
- Assistance with comfort and hygiene care.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation, colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers.
- The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities.
- Ensure that the Trusts funds are properly used, represent value for money and can withstand public and media scrutiny.
- The post holder supports the organisation to act safely and responsibly in relation to patients and staff, and the communities in which they work. Ensure that the law in key areas such as health and safety, employment, and finance is complied with. Work within specific regulations such as governance arrangements and ethical frameworks for the NHS.
- Monitor quality of own work to ensure that the required standards of performance are met.
- To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
- To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
- To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
- To fully participate in one-to-one meetings and own PDR/appraisal process.
- Ensure continuing personal and professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up to date.
- Support the implementation of the Trust diversity and inclusion strategy.
- Any other duties commensurate with band and status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation, colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers.
- The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities.
- Ensure that the Trusts funds are properly used, represent value for money and can withstand public and media scrutiny.
- The post holder supports the organisation to act safely and responsibly in relation to patients and staff, and the communities in which they work. Ensure that the law in key areas such as health and safety, employment, and finance is complied with. Work within specific regulations such as governance arrangements and ethical frameworks for the NHS.
- Monitor quality of own work to ensure that the required standards of performance are met.
- To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
- To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
- To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
- To fully participate in one-to-one meetings and own PDR/appraisal process.
- Ensure continuing personal and professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up to date.
- Support the implementation of the Trust diversity and inclusion strategy.
- Any other duties commensurate with band and status.
Person Specification
Required Skills
Essential
- Level 2 or equivalent English and Maths
- Recognised level 3 qualification
- 6-12 months experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in the NHS
- Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting.
- Effective communication and IT skills
- Care Certificate achieved through the NHS
- Previous experience in similar setting
- Undertake ECG on patients skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture and canullation skills
- TR band Management
- Ability to function in acute and emergent care situations
- Good delegation and escalation skills
- Supervision skills of junior staff
Required Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as a member of a team and are aware of own limitations.
- Functional English and Maths skills
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Required Skills
Essential
- Level 2 or equivalent English and Maths
- Recognised level 3 qualification
- 6-12 months experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in the NHS
- Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting.
- Effective communication and IT skills
- Care Certificate achieved through the NHS
- Previous experience in similar setting
- Undertake ECG on patients skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture and canullation skills
- TR band Management
- Ability to function in acute and emergent care situations
- Good delegation and escalation skills
- Supervision skills of junior staff
Required Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as a member of a team and are aware of own limitations.
- Functional English and Maths skills
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
