Job summary
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has a dynamic cardiology team with a clear vision for its patients and the future development of this specialist service.
You will enjoy working in a busy environment and be a true team player. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. A period of post registration experience in an acute setting is required but we will provide you with access to post registration education to support your cardiology career. We provide in-house training and have cardiology specific competencies to help our staff demonstrate their professional progression.
Our elective service runs Monday to Friday, and our emergency service extends out of hours to support our highly successful Heart Attack Service (Primary PCI) and emergency pacing.
Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide support for Cath Lab patients in the pre and post procedure environment including inpatients. They will provide assistance to the IRCU- Cardiology staff in the pre-operative and post-operative cleanliness and maintenance of medical equipment for functionality and actively provide assistance in the operating room with the safe positioning to and from the operating table as well as clean and prepare TOE room. The post holder will be responsible to help maintain a safe environment, and assist as directed to care and move equipment, supplies, blood and specimen products, and pharmacy items.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide support for Cath Lab patients in the pre and post procedure environment including inpatients. They will provide assistance to the IRCU- Cardiology staff in the pre-operative and post-operative cleanliness and maintenance of medical equipment for functionality and actively provide assistance in the operating room with the safe positioning to and from the operating table as well as clean and prepare TOE room. The post holder will be responsible to help maintain a safe environment, and assist as directed to care and move equipment, supplies, blood and specimen products, and pharmacy items.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Health Care Assistant or similar
- Porter
Education
Essential
- Good written English
- Knowledge of infection control requirements
Desirable
- Phlebotomy/IV cannulation certificate
- certificate relating to patient care
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient care
- Able to use own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to work to a high standard with minimum supervision
- Ability to ensure cleanliness and safety of cardiology equipment.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Health Care Assistant or similar
- Porter
Education
Essential
- Good written English
- Knowledge of infection control requirements
Desirable
- Phlebotomy/IV cannulation certificate
- certificate relating to patient care
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient care
- Able to use own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to work to a high standard with minimum supervision
- Ability to ensure cleanliness and safety of cardiology equipment.
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).
