Job overview
This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.
As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic healthcare support worker to join our team on 3A Specialist Cardiology Ward at Barts Heart Centre.
Ward 3A is a specialist cardiology ward, where we care for a variety of patients with cardiac problems, working collaboratively with multiple medical teams. We are one of the five busiest Heart Attack Centres in the UK, and home to the largest Atrial Fibrillation Ablation centre in Europe. We offer robotic surgery, ECMO, complex electrophysiology and are a leading provider of stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy for cancer treatment. Our vision is to be a leading and innovative nursing and AHP centre providing exceptional care and patient experience. We are a dedicated, supportive and ambitious team offering excellent training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The healthcare support worker will work across
the team to gain experience in looking after a varied range of specialist cardiology patients, offering unique opportunities to develop skills and experience in cardiology care. The ward has specialist equipment such as cardiac monitors, providing healthcare support workers with palatable skills for development in cardiology nursing.
The post holder will be required to provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, supervise and teach junior members of staff as required and maintain their own personal development with support from the nursing team.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
1. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
2. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
3. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
4. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
5. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Person specification
Qualifications/ Experience
Essential criteria
6. GCSE in maths and English language Grade C and above or NVQ Level 2 including maths and English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
8. Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what further learning is required to do current role more effectively
9. Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them.
10. To be enthusiastic, flexible and co-operative.
11. Respect all people and treat everyone with dignity.
Desirable criteria
12. Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
13. Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests
Assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential criteria
14. Can show a non - judgmental, inclusive approach to patient care
Desirable criteria
15. Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified NEWS, SBAR
Skills
Essential criteria
16. Good interpersonal skills
17. Ability to work as a team member
18. Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively.
19. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills. Legible handwriting.
20. Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
21. Adaptability to changing workload
22. Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
23. Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism.
24. Be patient focused, caring and Compassionate
Desirable criteria
25. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality
26. Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations
Other
Essential criteria
27. To be able to work a 24 hour rotation. This will include, weekends and public holidays.
28. To be able to engage with manual handling using manual handling aids e.g. hoists following training.
Desirable criteria
29. Ability to work flexibly to meet service requirements
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
30. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
31. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
32. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
33. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
34. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)