Job summary
Due to promotion within the team, a rare opportunity has presented for a band 2 HCA to join our friendly and highly supportive Interventional Radiology team. We are seeking a motivated and resilient, patient focused healthcare assistant who is flexible and adaptable to change. You will become a key member of the multi-disciplinary team with a strong focus on patient care and safety.
This unique role provides the scope to gain a multitude of skills and knowledge across all modalities of the imaging department, including IR, fluoroscopy and CT. This includes monitoring patients and escalating concerns, and assisting with a vast variety of treatments and procedures. You will act as a positive role model to others. We are a progressive environment that supports personal development and welcomes new ideas.
The successful candidates will need to be flexible and able to work a variety of shift patterns including day shifts, late shifts and weekends. Due to the life and limb saving nature of some of our procedures we operate an on call rota which our HCAs will be a part of in the future.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the preparation of Interventional Rooms prior to procedures and to carry out cleaning of designated areas within the procedure rooms as directed.
- Recognise and meet the specific needs of patients undergoing surgery/recovery.
- Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Implement care packages for patients undergoing general and local anaesthesia prior to surgery, psychological and emotional support during their operation and prior to discharge back to the ward or day case unit.
- Perform clinical observations on patients under the supervision of senior staff, being able to recognise, record and report changes in patients' condition and relevant observations to senior staff.
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times
- Participate in the ordering of and maintenance of equipment used in theatres and be able to use it under supervision.
- Assist the Registered Practitioner with interventions taking place in CT and Ultrasound
- Become competent in assisting consultants and radiographers with a variety of procedures in the departments fluoroscopy rooms
- Actively participate in departmental based continuing education, assisting in mentoring and facilitating junior support workers/HCA's and providing support for students, visitors and new members of the team.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Interventional Radiology is a positive and progressive environment consisting of a multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, ODPs, Radiographers and Doctors. No two days are the same in and we treat a wide variety of patients from all specialities across the hospital, including inpatients, outpatients and day cases
We have a supportive team of Band 6 nurses who each have a designated team they are responsible for. In line with the Trusts People Plan we have daily huddles where all staff members are encouraged to speak up, and regular improvement huddles where any member of the team can suggest a new idea and this is discuss and taken forward.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage unsupervised, on a regular basis, own clinical workload within the clinical competencies of the post.
- To assist with administration and clerical duties as directed by the Team Leader, to answer the telephone and relay messages correctly.
- To provide a flexible approach to duty rotas and undertake any duties required to fulfil the needs of the service.
- To support the implementation of quality initiatives and Audit within the clinical area and participate in evaluation of patient outcomes.
- To maintain and enhance effective communication and working relationships and to contribute to the successful implementation of change.
OTHER
To provide a flexible approach to duty rosters, shift work, on call rotas and undertakes any duties required fulfilling the needs of the service.
To support the implementation of quality initiatives and Audit within the clinical area and participate in evaluation of patient outcomes.
To maintain and enhance effective communication and working relationships and to contribute to the successful implementation of change.
Must be able to wear PPE (lead top and skirt) for radiation protection during IR procedures, sometimes for a number of hours at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage unsupervised, on a regular basis, own clinical workload within the clinical competencies of the post.
- To assist with administration and clerical duties as directed by the Team Leader, to answer the telephone and relay messages correctly.
- To provide a flexible approach to duty rotas and undertake any duties required to fulfil the needs of the service.
- To support the implementation of quality initiatives and Audit within the clinical area and participate in evaluation of patient outcomes.
- To maintain and enhance effective communication and working relationships and to contribute to the successful implementation of change.
OTHER
To provide a flexible approach to duty rosters, shift work, on call rotas and undertakes any duties required fulfilling the needs of the service.
To support the implementation of quality initiatives and Audit within the clinical area and participate in evaluation of patient outcomes.
To maintain and enhance effective communication and working relationships and to contribute to the successful implementation of change.
Must be able to wear PPE (lead top and skirt) for radiation protection during IR procedures, sometimes for a number of hours at a time.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
Desirable
- Experience within radiology or similar procedural based environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
- GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
- Completed Care certificate, or willingness to undertake when in post
Desirable
- Skills in cannulation, venepuncture, ECG
- Clinical observations training
- ANTT trained
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
Desirable
- Experience within radiology or similar procedural based environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
- GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
- Completed Care certificate, or willingness to undertake when in post
Desirable
- Skills in cannulation, venepuncture, ECG
- Clinical observations training
- ANTT trained
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
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).
