Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Apprentice Cath Lab Support Worker

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Job summary

**14 month Fixed Term Contract - Apprenticeship**

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.

The Cardiac Cath Lab is a multidisciplinary area where Nurses, Consultants, ODPs, Radiographers and Physiologists all work closely together to provide the best experience and care possible to elective and emergency patients requiring cardiac procedures.

Staff development is a priority and as a department we offer multiple training opportunities to new starters and experienced team members during evening sessions or in protected time during our Clinical Governance days. We regularly put staff through the Training Nursing Associate training to become a band 4 within our area.

If you want to join a supportive, dynamic area, the Cath Lab is the place for you.

Interview date: 13th November 2023

Main duties of the job

As post holder you will:

Support the multidisciplinary team in caring for patients pre and post procedures.
Complete regular observations post procedure escalating any concerns to a registered staff member.
Ensure patients are eating and drinking appropriately pre and post procedure.
Maintain excellent communication with patients during their stay in the cath lab and recovery area.
Assisting the multidisciplinary team in completing procedures including conscious sedation, completing frequent monitoring and reassurance to patient during procedures.
Support multidisciplinary team in maintaining excellent infection control standards within the department.
Assisting in equipment checks and ensuring documentation on checklists is up to date.
Ensuring cath labs and recovery area is stocked safely and efficiently to support productive working.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,296 a year per annum, £198 per week

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-M2121

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the overall care and experience of the Cardiac patient during the pre and post procedure period within the cath lab setting by supporting all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Portering and transferring patients between wards, units and departments by means of beds, walking or mobile chairs to support patient flow and utilisation of the cath lab and the elective area.
Supporting the cath lab MDT in providing a safe, high-quality environment for the carrying out of all cardiology procedures.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the overall care and experience of the Cardiac patient during the pre and post procedure period within the cath lab setting by supporting all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Portering and transferring patients between wards, units and departments by means of beds, walking or mobile chairs to support patient flow and utilisation of the cath lab and the elective area.
Supporting the cath lab MDT in providing a safe, high-quality environment for the carrying out of all cardiology procedures.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs at D/3 or above (ideally to include Maths and English)

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working with people

Skills

Essential

Good, communication skills - oral and written

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Able to work as part of a team with a flexible approach to duties
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs at D/3 or above (ideally to include Maths and English)

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working with people

Skills

Essential

Good, communication skills - oral and written

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Able to work as part of a team with a flexible approach to duties
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)