Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work at the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker. This is a developmental post to a Band 3 once all the essential training and development criteria have been achieved.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in cardiology and intervention, keen to be involved in this expanding and dynamic service.
You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
The post holder will support the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care, working collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
The candidate must be an excellent role model and be capable of building strong working relationships.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply for this post.
Main duties of the job
To assist Registered nurses and other team members in delivering a high standard of patient care.
To assist in admitting, caring for and discharging patients through their journey in the Cardiac Cath Lab. This entails preparing patients pre procedure and ensuring their aftercare recovery post procedure.
The Cardiac Cath Lab team consist of Doctors, Nurses, Radiographers and Cardiac Physiologists who all work together to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the patients. All the procedures carried out in the Cardiac Cath Lab require all disciplines to work together and the team is only as strong as its weakest link, making this a team that works cohesively together, valuing and respecting each other.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply no" to view in TRAC.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
Moving and Handling Course completed
Desirable criteria
Level II NVQ certificate in direct patient care or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
Previous nursing or hospital ward based experience
Previous experience of working with the public
Desirable criteria
Some experience of cardiology or catheter lab working
Knowledge And Skills
Essential criteria
To abide by all trust policies and protocols
To demonstrate some understanding of infection control
Desirable criteria
IV Cannulation
Venepuncture
Can do ECGs
Personal
Essential Criteria
Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
Effective communication skills
Desirable criteria
Good communicator