Job summary
Would you like to work Monday to Friday? Do you love working in a team? Do you like variety in your role? We are currently looking for Assistant Practitioners to join our team within the Cardiac Catheter Lab & Day Unit at the University Hospital Southampton, NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). This role is instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of the Catheter Labs on a daily basis.
The unit is purpose built and houses a 13 bedded Day Unit, four fully equipped Cardiac Catheter Labs, a Hybrid lab, a reception area for adults and a reception bay for Paediatrics as well as a recovery area for local and general anaesthetic cases.
The day unit is open 07:15 - 21:00. The Labs, 08:00 -18:00. The team of Assistant Practitioners cover the department from 07:15 - 18:00, Monday to Friday, shift pattern of 10 hour shifts four days a week.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will coordinate, admit patients, assist with the running of small clinics, and start the discharge summaries for the Doctors. Based in the reception area and on the day unit, the Assistant Practitioners work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for Caring Innovative Professional Assistant Practitioners (Senior Healthcare Assistants) who share our Trust Values of Patients First, Working Together, Always Improving to complement our friendly team. You will be well organised, have excellent attention to detail and enjoy the challenge of working is a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
If you would like to find out more about joining the Cath Lab & Day Unit team, please contact us. Informal visits are welcomed and very strongly encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will coordinate, admit patients, assist with the running of small clinics, and start the discharge summaries for the Doctors. Based in the reception area and on the day unit, the Assistant Practitioners work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for Caring Innovative Professional Assistant Practitioners (Senior Healthcare Assistants) who share our Trust Values of Patients First, Working Together, Always Improving to complement our friendly team. You will be well organised, have excellent attention to detail and enjoy the challenge of working is a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
If you would like to find out more about joining the Cath Lab & Day Unit team, please contact us. Informal visits are welcomed and very strongly encouraged.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Numeracy skills and Literacy skills at level 1 or 2 (or equivalent)
- NVQ 3 in care, with acute units corresponding to speciality or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills as per job description
- e-CaMIS trained.
- Knowledge of Doctors Worklist and e-Docs
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Good keyboard and computer skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- Experience in a busy and demanding clinical environment
- Experience working under pressure and to deadlines
- Experience of working within a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a cardiac unit and the ability to demonstrate understanding of the department
- Experience of working within the NHS and associated IT systems
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to maintain records, using appropriate computer and manual files and extract information
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Numeracy skills and Literacy skills at level 1 or 2 (or equivalent)
- NVQ 3 in care, with acute units corresponding to speciality or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills as per job description
- e-CaMIS trained.
- Knowledge of Doctors Worklist and e-Docs
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Good keyboard and computer skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- Experience in a busy and demanding clinical environment
- Experience working under pressure and to deadlines
- Experience of working within a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a cardiac unit and the ability to demonstrate understanding of the department
- Experience of working within the NHS and associated IT systems
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to maintain records, using appropriate computer and manual files and extract information
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
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).
