Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join the Vascular Access Service team.
In this role you will be involved in the day-to-day delivery of the service whilst working closely with the Vascular Access Practitioners. The role is varied, being both clinical and administrative.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join an expanding service whilst continuing to learn and develop new skills and knowledge.
*Please note, this position is being offered as a 6 month fixed-term contract or secondment only. This advert may close early if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
- Assist the vascular access practitioner in the placement of various lines across the trust
- Undertake pre and post procedural tasks
- Stock management
- Administrative tasks
- Line care - dressing the line and flushing (once training)
- Liaise with patients
- Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Assist with data collection and audits
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised center of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. It is commutable from more rural locations, eg Chepstow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full Job Description provides an overview of the responsibilities and key tasks of the role and the Personals Specification outlines experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge required.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be working under the direction and supervision of the Vascular Access Practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full Job Description provides an overview of the responsibilities and key tasks of the role and the Personals Specification outlines experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge required.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be working under the direction and supervision of the Vascular Access Practitioner.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Band 3 qualification - NVQ Level 3 / QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in acute hospital setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience caring for patients with vascular access devices
- Knowledge of ordering and maintaining stock levels
- Assist with clinical audits, gathering data for reports
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Band 3 qualification - NVQ Level 3 / QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in acute hospital setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience caring for patients with vascular access devices
- Knowledge of ordering and maintaining stock levels
- Assist with clinical audits, gathering data for reports
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
