Job summary
We are recruiting for the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Wisbech!
Are you passionate about exceptional healthcare and would you like to make a difference in your local community? The opening of the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Wisbech presents an exciting opportunity for the role of Healthcare Support Worker.
The aim of the new CDC is to make it easier for people to access elective diagnostic services such as CT, X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound, Echo and Respiratory outside of acute hospital facilities. This approach will help alleviate the pressure on hospitals, offer quicker access to tests, and enhance convenience for patients.
This is a full time position, 37.5 flexible working hours per week in order to support a service that will eventually run 7 days a week and extended hours 8am-8pm.
This is a great opportunity to start your career in the NHS! We encourage professional development opportunities to grow within the scope of practice and upskill yourself with support from the wider team.
We look forward to meeting you!
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a team providing a high quality of service to patients, colleagues and the public.
Under the direction of the Registered Practitioner in charge, ensure a smooth workflow by organising patients and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team.
Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures including the completion of pre-procedural assessments/checklists and clinical observations.
Ensure medical devices are ready for use including safety checks.
Actively monitor and report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the registered practitioner in charge.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on midnight 22nd August 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on 31st August 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on midnight 22nd August 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on 31st August 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade C or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role
Desirable
- Diploma Level 2/3 in Care/Health or other relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical practice within an acute setting as a Band 2 HCSW
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of the 6Cs and the NHS Constitution
- Understands clinical risks regarding Infection Control
- Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others competence
- Use own initiative, recognising when to escalate concerns to a senior member of staff
- Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence
- Demonstrate awareness of the needs of area specific patient group
- Understanding of the anxiety and distress of some patients and relatives
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Respects patient dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating behaviours that are caring and compassionate
- Ability to promote best practice
- Support and induct new junior colleagues and assist them to meet their Performance Standards
- Work as an effective and responsible member of the multidisciplinary team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in order to provide quality care to patient
- Maintenance of clinical competencies
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake a Link role
- Prepared to undertake recognised mentoring / coaching role
- Reflective practitioner
- IT skills
- Completed Trust band 2 competencies if internal applicant
Additional Requirments
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification.
- Identify and assess potential risks involved in work activities
- Take responsibility for own personal development
- Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade C or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role
Desirable
- Diploma Level 2/3 in Care/Health or other relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical practice within an acute setting as a Band 2 HCSW
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of the 6Cs and the NHS Constitution
- Understands clinical risks regarding Infection Control
- Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others competence
- Use own initiative, recognising when to escalate concerns to a senior member of staff
- Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence
- Demonstrate awareness of the needs of area specific patient group
- Understanding of the anxiety and distress of some patients and relatives
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Respects patient dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating behaviours that are caring and compassionate
- Ability to promote best practice
- Support and induct new junior colleagues and assist them to meet their Performance Standards
- Work as an effective and responsible member of the multidisciplinary team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in order to provide quality care to patient
- Maintenance of clinical competencies
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake a Link role
- Prepared to undertake recognised mentoring / coaching role
- Reflective practitioner
- IT skills
- Completed Trust band 2 competencies if internal applicant
Additional Requirments
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification.
- Identify and assess potential risks involved in work activities
- Take responsibility for own personal development
- Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wisbech Community Diagnostics Centre
The Park
Wisbech
PE13 3AB
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)