Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic healthcare support worker to join our team on 6D Specialist Cardiology Ward at Barts Heart Centre
Ward 6D is a specialist cardiology ward, where we care for a variety of patients with cardiac problems, working collaboratively with multiple medical teams. Our caseload includes patients with congenital heart conditions, heart failure, inherited cardiovascular disease and infective endocarditis. We also look after patients post complex cardiac surgery and post structural procedures. 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
*PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
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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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Literacy and numerary skills
2. Spoken and written English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements (Adult Basic Skills Literary L2 and Numerary L1).
3. Evidence of ongoing professional development
4. Completed care certificate.
5. NVQ in health and social care level 2.
Desirable criteria
6. Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Willingness to work towards development in the role
8. Demonstrates clear insight into the role
9. Experience in care delivery
10. Customer care and customer service experience
11. Experience of working within the boundaries of health and safety policies.
Desirable criteria
12. Previous experience of working in a health care setting
13. Previous cardiology ward experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Knowledge of when to seek help and advice and escalate appropriately.
15. Understands the importance of following procedures.
Skills
Essential criteria
16. English language skills, both written and orally.
17. Good interpersonal skills.
18. Ability to work as a team member.
19. Ability to be kind and compassionate when working under pressure.
20. IT knowledge and skills.
Desirable criteria
21. Extended roles in venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, observations/ willingness to work towards
**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:
22. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
23. 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.
24. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
25. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
26. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)