Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Healthcare Support Worker

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the cardiac and heart failure rehabilitation service for a Healthcare support worker to join our team at St Woolos Hospital. This role will involve supporting the wider MDT in the facilitation of an holistic cardiac and heart failure cardiac rehabilitation programme for cardiology patients across the locality.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking individual to join our well established team. If this sounds like you, then please apply!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work alongside a multi specialist MDT to assist in the facilitation and delivery of a robust cardiac and heart failure rehabilitation programme within ABUHB and to assist with heart failure clinics.

This role will involve:

Clinical Observations

Venesection and ECG recording ( training can be provided).

Data collection via Dr Dr and NACR.

Health Promotion / Education

For full in depth details of role please see job description.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum, pro rata 0.5fte

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS302-0724

Job locations

St Woolos Hospital

Stow Hill

Newport

NP20 4SZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme

To support a clinical environment that is patient focused

To assist the Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme attendees under the direction of the CNS ensuring they achieve physical, spiritual and psychological comfort

To gather initial information, in paper format and via IT portals, about the programme attendees for screening by the CNS.

To assist with clinical care, record observations and undertake clinical duties that is allocated by the CNS

Perform Venepuncture

Perform 12 lead ECG and report to CNS for interpretation

To assist the CNS in the management of the unwell patient and be an active member of the resuscitation team

Following ABUHB policies and procedures to manage patient bodily fluids in a safe, supportive manner. always maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Using Making Every Contact Count (MECC) tools and techniques to have conversations with patients about how they might make positive improvements to their health and well-being.

To provide pre-arranged educational information for the programme attendees in groups and/or 1:1 session.

To provide accurate verbal reports to the CNS and other members of the MDT in respect of the programme attendees that they have interacted with

To communicate with programme attendees and their carers/family members with care and sensitivity, always maintaining confidentiality.

To be able to express sound reasoning for all aspects of clinical practice.

To recognise own limitations within clinical practice/knowledge and seek advice from the CNS, to clarify the appropriate course of action in cases that are beyond their clinical experience

To actively participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis

To document all clinical activity accurately using agreed local and national standards.

To demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with service users and carers from diverse background.

Technical/Administrative duties:

To be responsible for filing and stock control as required.

To participate in the collection of data for audit purposes.

To participate in general housekeeping activities within the department

To ensure equipment used for assessment and treatment sessions is safe, clean, and available

To ensure that there are appropriate forms and literature necessary for treatment sessions.

Self-development:

To adhere to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales, HCSW Career Framework and all other relevant Health Board policies and procedures

To develop, and maintain up to date knowledge and skills appropriate to the grade and this post

To recognise limitations and potential scope for development to enhance practice

To have responsibility for identifying learning needs in consultation with the CNS.

To seek out opportunities to develop knowledge and skills both within, and outside of ABUHB

To keep a portfolio of your achievements, accomplishments, and skills necessary for the role

To review and reflect on your own practice and performance in line with ABUHBs guidelines

To participate in regular professional supervision and annual appraisal (PADR)

Service delivery and improvement:

To contribute to the induction of students and new staff within the setting

To undertake all procedures, always respecting the dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs of service users

To ensure enquires to the Cardiac Rehabilitation service are dealt with in an appropriate and professional manner

To contribute to the smooth running of the programme and office base

To participate in clinical governance and quality improvement as required by the service

To investigate new treatment techniques or ways of working that may benefit the service

To take part in audit activity as required by the service

To undertake projects that will benefit the programme attendees

This job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities but is an outline framework.