Job summary
The Lung and Heart day unit is a developing service offering cardiac and respiratory patients' diagnosis, treatment and management of chronic medical condition in a day case setting. Patients come to the unit for procedures such as chest drain management, biologic treatment, immunoglobulin treatment administered intravenously or subcutaneously and cytotoxic therapy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team who are experts in their specialism. This includes a diverse multi-disciplinary team including, Matron, Ward Sister, Staff Nurses' Band 5 and 6, HCA, Practice Educator, specialist CNS in their field, chest physiotherapists, OT, speech and language therapist, dieticians, palliative care, research nurses, psychologists and renowned consultants in their field.
Closing date: 26/12/2023
Interview date: 04/01/2024
Main duties of the job
A vacancy has arisen, for an enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team in Day Unit .
We are open Monday to Friday 0800hrs- 2000hrs and manage a wide variety of specialist services within cardiac and respiratory nursing field. These include PH, ACHD both adult and transitional, post thoracic and cardiac surgery patients, Interstitial Lung Disease, Host Defence patients, Cystic fibrosis, Asthma and allergy, Lung failure including sleep and ventilation. We aim to create a relaxed, friendly and home like atmosphere as much as possible whilst ensuring professionalism and maintaining patient safety. We are medium risk area and have specific clinical pathways certainly after the pandemic. We adhere to strict health protocols like social distancing, good hand hygiene and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE). We follow the correct up to date guidelines on infection control in relation to Covid 19. We have designated break rooms for staff, and changing rooms equipped with lockers for staff members.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals have become part of Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust. Together we are creating a vision of a brand new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader in the research into treatments of heart and Lung disease in patients from pre-birth to old age. You will be involved in developing some exciting plans to improve quality of care for our patients. We want you to join us to come and help to change the shape of healthcare for our heart and lung patients world wide.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide administrative clerical and clinical support to the consultant and their team in clinic.To perform spirometry when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform skin prick testing when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform urinalysis when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform Phlebotomy procedures in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform blood pressure monitoring in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform saturation monitoring when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform Electrocardiogram (ECG) in accordance with standard protocols.To perform basic observations (height & weight) when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform decontamination of endoscopes rigid and flexi in accordance with the protocol and Trust Infection control policy. To prepare dirty endoscopes for collection in line with the outsourced service for management of endoscopes to IHSS following the standard operationprocedure (SOP) etcTo perform decontamination of equipment in accordance with protocol and Trust Infection control policy.To support the storage of medication in lockable fridges and carrying out daily temperature analysis.To support the management of clinical stock items and equipment to ensure that these remain available ahead of every outpatient clinic session and to escalate to management when items are missing or require replacement.To ensure the waiting room and treatment room environment are safe, clear of obstacles and reporting any hazards or faults to estatesTo ensure the secure storage of prescription pads after each operational dayTo ensure that all outpatient rooms whether consulting or storage are secured after each operational dayTo work within the limits of own competence and area of responsibility and accountability.Gets help and advice where neededTo monitor the quality of work in own area and alerts others to quality issues, reporting any errors or issues to the appropriate person.To maintain quality in own work and supervises others to do soTo ensures patient safety at all timesTo contributes to own personal development and takes part in own appraisalSupports and act as a role model to more junior HCSWsContributes to the planning and implementation of activities to raise awareness of health and wellbeing e.g. health promotion activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide administrative clerical and clinical support to the consultant and their team in clinic.To perform spirometry when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform skin prick testing when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform urinalysis when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform Phlebotomy procedures in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform blood pressure monitoring in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform saturation monitoring when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform Electrocardiogram (ECG) in accordance with standard protocols.To perform basic observations (height & weight) when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.To perform decontamination of endoscopes rigid and flexi in accordance with the protocol and Trust Infection control policy. To prepare dirty endoscopes for collection in line with the outsourced service for management of endoscopes to IHSS following the standard operationprocedure (SOP) etcTo perform decontamination of equipment in accordance with protocol and Trust Infection control policy.To support the storage of medication in lockable fridges and carrying out daily temperature analysis.To support the management of clinical stock items and equipment to ensure that these remain available ahead of every outpatient clinic session and to escalate to management when items are missing or require replacement.To ensure the waiting room and treatment room environment are safe, clear of obstacles and reporting any hazards or faults to estatesTo ensure the secure storage of prescription pads after each operational dayTo ensure that all outpatient rooms whether consulting or storage are secured after each operational dayTo work within the limits of own competence and area of responsibility and accountability.Gets help and advice where neededTo monitor the quality of work in own area and alerts others to quality issues, reporting any errors or issues to the appropriate person.To maintain quality in own work and supervises others to do soTo ensures patient safety at all timesTo contributes to own personal development and takes part in own appraisalSupports and act as a role model to more junior HCSWsContributes to the planning and implementation of activities to raise awareness of health and wellbeing e.g. health promotion activities
Person Specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Basic numeracy
- Good literacy
- Basic computer experience
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- NVQ 2/3 desired,
- Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Able to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy, ever changing environment
- Motivated
Person Specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Basic numeracy
- Good literacy
- Basic computer experience
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- NVQ 2/3 desired,
- Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Able to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy, ever changing environment
- Motivated
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).
