Job summary
The successful candidate will work 4 days per week and provide a split role for the department.
They will be responsible for providing decontamination support to the Cath labs on each day; this will include daily checks, cleaning of TOE probes for the department, monitoring training and service records.
When not providing this service, they will be supporting the TOE service which is run from C602 Day Case and work in a clinical role to assist with observations, provision of equipment, transfer of patients and supporting the team.
Both roles will require accurate record keeping.
Previous applicants need not apply. This advert may close earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will always be professional and demonstrate trust values. Demonstrate confidentiality, compassion and sensitivity when delivering care, always working within UHBW guidelines and polices.
Clinically deliver high standards of care and practice role specific competencies. Actively supporting patients during their stay, whilst working to enable timely discharge. Initiate and participate with emergency care when required.
Decontamination role includes undertaking equipment checks, monitoring service records and escalating faults. Cleaning, storage and provision of TOE scopes for service provision. Maintaining the Decontamination room, organising equipment services, record/archive cleaning records and monitor stock levels.
In both roles, ensuring clinical areas are prepared and maintained as appropriate to service delivery. Always maintaining clear, concise records and documentation. Demonstrating good communication and team working skills to deliver the best care to our patients. Identifying service improvements, share good practice and providing training when required. Undertaking safe transfer of patients/ equipment. Use trust IT to deliver care and service provision. Report complaints, incidents and identify potential risks, and co-operate with official investigations when required.
Maintain responsibility for own continuing educational and development needs, including appraisals, personal development plan and audits.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Decontamination Assistant is a member of the direct care team who supports practitioners to meet patient needs. The Clinical Decontamination Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the Cath Lab decontamination service, which include working with a variety of clinical teams to provide timely safe equipment for procedures. The Clinical Decontamination Assistant will maintain accurate records and oversee equipment serving and maintenance. They will also be responsible for providing care and therapy to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse or appropriate team leader. They will be expected to undertake a range of duties and will be required to report back on those delegated duties to a senior Registered Nurse, working under the direction of the Cath Lab Manager and Cath Lab Sister. They will be competent to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards. The role will continue to develop through the development of further skills, knowledge and competencies that will be determined within the clinical nursing team through ongoing assessment and the needs of the Cath Labs and Day Case service to deliver patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Decontamination Assistant is a member of the direct care team who supports practitioners to meet patient needs. The Clinical Decontamination Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the Cath Lab decontamination service, which include working with a variety of clinical teams to provide timely safe equipment for procedures. The Clinical Decontamination Assistant will maintain accurate records and oversee equipment serving and maintenance. They will also be responsible for providing care and therapy to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse or appropriate team leader. They will be expected to undertake a range of duties and will be required to report back on those delegated duties to a senior Registered Nurse, working under the direction of the Cath Lab Manager and Cath Lab Sister. They will be competent to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards. The role will continue to develop through the development of further skills, knowledge and competencies that will be determined within the clinical nursing team through ongoing assessment and the needs of the Cath Labs and Day Case service to deliver patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3/ QCF Level 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent or working towards
- GCSE A*- C in both English Language and Mathematics or equivalent in these two subjects e.g. Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has substantial evidence of experience as a nursing/care assistant in a health or social care setting, either public, private or voluntary sector
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital setting
- Experience of working in Decontamination service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, verbally and written
- Ability to work well in a team
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care setting
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit as the need arises
- Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the role
- Good time management and organisational skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Supportive
- Respectful
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3/ QCF Level 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent or working towards
- GCSE A*- C in both English Language and Mathematics or equivalent in these two subjects e.g. Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has substantial evidence of experience as a nursing/care assistant in a health or social care setting, either public, private or voluntary sector
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital setting
- Experience of working in Decontamination service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, verbally and written
- Ability to work well in a team
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care setting
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit as the need arises
- Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the role
- Good time management and organisational skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Supportive
- Respectful
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Heart Institute
Terrell Street
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
