Job overview
We have an opportunity for someone to join our team in the Cardiac Cath Labs and Day Ward as Band 3 HCA/ Cath Labs Technician. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person, preferably with experience interacting with and caring for cardiac patients to join our growing workforce.
Currently, we have 6 cardiac cath labs, 9 day case beds, 5 radial chairs and 4 recovery space. You will be supported by a visible cath lab leadership team to help you achieve essential skills and competencies. This post will require a mixture of shifts including night to support service expansion.
Hammersmith Hospital is a specialist hospital based in East Acton and renowned for its strong research connections. It offers a range of services including renal, haematology, cancer and cardiology care, and provides the regional specialist heart attack centre.
Main duties of the job
1. To support a multi-disciplinary specialist team in delivering delegated care to patients within the cardiac cath labs.
2. Assist in the provision of care to patients, being supported and supervised by a registered nurse.
3. Scrub and circulate for specified cardiac cath lab procedures, adhering to infection control and prevention guidelines, and local guidelines.
4. To provide aspects of personal healthcare as directed and delegated by the multiprofessional team.
5. To support the provision and delivery of health care and health promotion advice in order that patients are informed and empowered to make appropriate health choices to support their independence.
6. Carry out assigned duties which maintain hygiene, orderliness and safety of the ward/department environment.
7. To be flexible in working practices and areas.
8. To support and champion local quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to patient experience, green plan and etc.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. Level III NVQ in Care or equivalent experience.
10. Basic computer experience.
11. Good numeracy & literacy
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Cardiology experience
13. Patient care experience
14. Health Care Assistant experience and knowledge appropriate for banding
Desirable criteria
15. Use of patient administration system i.e., Cerner
16. Use of audit and survey platforms i.e., FFT survey
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
17. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
18. Ability to communicate both in written and verbal forms.
19. Able to carry out assigned task effectively in a busy, dynamic environment.
20. Able to use technology and equipment to assist in patient care.
Desirable criteria
21. Evidence that candidate is competent in patient interaction within the cardiac ward environment.
Right to work
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