Health Care Assistant/Scrub Assistant
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Job summary
UHL - Vascular Access Service
Scrub Assistant ( HCA) Vascular Access Service
37.5 hours 1 x WTE
Cross Site Working Required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a flexible, motivated, enthusiastic and committed HCA /Scrub Assistant. Band 3
We would like to attract individuals with an interest in working within the Vascular Access Speciality. Experienced HCA's, preferably with care certificate and cannulation skills are invited to apply. We are offering a training opportunity to HCA's who would like to train to support our small friendly team of Specialist Practitioners.
Candidates will required train to work along side our practitioners to support the insertion of all vascular access devices, you will gain experience of working with an environment where infection prevention is a high priority and you will be expected to participate fully clinically and support the team in maintaining a clean and safe environment for our patients. including care and maintenance of lines. cannulation skills would be preferred however training could be offered to the right candidate.
For an informal discussion/visit please contact: Sharon Hubbard, Lead Practitioner, Vascular Access Team: DD 0116 2585156 or Mobile 0791920022
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will participate fully in clinical and administration roles to support the Vascular Access Team in maintaining a clean and safe environment for our patients. Cannulation skills would be preferred however training could be offered to the right candidate
Candidates that do not currently have scrub skills, will be supported to progress through a buddy system to enabling them to support the team and patients fully in a caring and empathetic way.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details
Date posted
13 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-5812840-CSI
Job locations
University Hospital of Leicester
VA Service. Level 1 Windsor Xray, LRI
Leicester
LE15WW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of Leicester
VA Service. Level 1 Windsor Xray, LRI
Leicester
LE15WW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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