Band 2 Vascular Access Support Worker

Job summary

The Vascular Access Team are looking for an assistant/ support worker.

You will work under the direction of registered practitioners from the Vascular Access Team, undertaking aspects of clinical care such as repositioning the patient in preparation for the procedure. You will perform and support the practitioner in the preparation of the equipment and sterile environment in the performance of the procedure.

You will work as part of a team and seek advice and guidance from more senior staff when necessary.

You will carry out technical and clerical duties such as maintaining stock levels and completing a weekly inventory. There will be a requirement to obtain competence in a range of clinical skills and demonstrate proficiency whilst in post.

You will work shifts patterns associated with the team / service/ site.

Main duties of the job

Required to obtain competence in a range of clinical skills and demonstrate proficiency whilst in post. Undertake / assist with duties including the preparation of patients for procedure / treatment. Through practice, achieve and maintain proficiency in a range of clinical skills such as maintaining sterile environment while preparing equipment, opening sterile packs into the cleaned trolley, preparing sterile gowns, gloves and the necessary items needed for the procedure, handing sterile items to the practitioners when needed whilst the procedure are being performed at the bedside. Support practitioners with clinical activities such as preparing the patient, offering support to the patient and practitioners. Always maintain patient confidentiality and preservation of dignity.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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