Job summary
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has 2 Cardiac Catheter Labs and an 7 bedded Cardiac day ward/recovery. We have the opportunity to recruit into our existing team. The role available would be suitable for the position of healthcare support worker - band 2 with an opportunity to work towards band 3 uplift with training and development.
We undertake a number of cardiology procedures such as PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention), Primary PCI, Diagnostic Angiography, ICD, Bi-Ventricular and Pacemaker Implants and Transoesophageal Echo's.
Our working day is currently Monday-Friday 8am-6pm. We provide a Primary PCI service currently from 9am-5pm. Competency and training within the specialist environment will be delivered in house. If new to healthcare then enrolment on to the Care Certificate is required.
Team spirit, enthusiasm and the drive to deliver patient centred care are all essential requirements of prospective post holders.
Main duties of the job
To assist the registered healthcare professionals in the day to day effective and efficient running of the Cardiac Catheter Lab.
To ensure that the environment is safe for patient and staff and compliant with Infection control procedures. This also includes stock management.
To assist in providing safe and effective patient care for patient undergoing Cardiac procedures. this may involve transfer of patients to and from the Cardiac Catheter Lab and escalating concerns to a senior staff
Ensure that the patients needs are met, including continence and nutritional requirements.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Evidence of Secondary Education to include an understanding of literacy and numeracy.
Desirable
* Level 2 healthcare certificate (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* oExperience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
* oAble to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective communication and care giving
* oUnderstanding of basic hygiene skills
* oKnowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
* oAble to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement
* oUnderstanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Desirable
* oAwareness of manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
* oAbility to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
* oAbility to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
* oIT literate
* oCourteous, respectful and helpful at all times
* oAbility to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi- disciplinary team
* oManages stress levels effectively
* oAble to work in a busy environment and manage own workload
* Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Evidence of Secondary Education to include an understanding of literacy and numeracy.
Desirable
* Level 2 healthcare certificate (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* oExperience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
* oAble to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective communication and care giving
* oUnderstanding of basic hygiene skills
* oKnowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
* oAble to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement
* oUnderstanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Desirable
* oAwareness of manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
* oAbility to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
* oAbility to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
* oIT literate
* oCourteous, respectful and helpful at all times
* oAbility to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi- disciplinary team
* oManages stress levels effectively
* oAble to work in a busy environment and manage own workload
* Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
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