Clinical Support Worker
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Job summary
Job Title: Clinical Support Worker
Department: Cardiac Investigations Unit
Grade: AfC Band 2
The postholder will provide support and assistance to the staff of the Cardiac Investigations Unit. This will mainly involve portering patients, medical notes and results around the hospital grounds, to ensure a fluid and efficient service. At times you will have to assist patient dress and undress, and provide assistance to them while they are in the department. The postholder will support the echocardiography team with daily admin tasks.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES / TASKS / OBJECTIVES
- To carry out portering duties to and from wards.
- Liaison with cardiac physiologists, nurses and ward staff regarding the transfer of patients to and from Cardiac Investigations Unit.
- Use basic IT skills to support the echocardiography service and colleagues.
- To recognise and respect the patient's right to confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
- To be courteous and helpful, and sensitive to patients' worries and concerns.
- To assist other members of the team in maximising all aspects of patient care.
- Chaperoning, assisting patients to undress / dress within clinical areas in the Cardiac Investigations Unit.
- Waiting with patients who need extra care.
- Assisting patients needing the use of the bedpan / toilet.
- Preparing examination area including the setting up of trolleys, general cleaning and stocking up.
- Escorting patients from waiting area and delivering to appropriately prepared rooms along with documentation required for procedure.
- Assisting cardiac physiologists and medical staff during procedure
- Recording of patient height, weight and blood pressure.
- Preparation of semi-invasive imaging probes (e.g. transoesophageal echocardiography probe).
About us
The post holder will work primarily within the Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU) at James Cook but may be required to work at Friarage Hospital also. More specifically within the echocardiography team in CIU. This team is made up of trainee and qualified / specialised echocardiographers as well fellow clinical support workers and administrative staff.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Details
Date posted
16 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year Per Annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-CARDIO-5481767
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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