Cardio Respiratory Support Worker - Band 3

Job summary

Cardio-Respiratory Support Worker - Band 3 32 hours per week - Permanent

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Cardio Respiratory Investigations (CRI) team.

The Cardio-Respiratory Support Worker will play a key role as part of the CRI multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality administrative and some clinical support to ensure patients and their relatives experience a seamless, coordinated, and positive journey through the department.

Applicants should be excellent communicators, have the ability to deal with the general public on a daily basis and have a positive approach to patient care.It is essential that applicants have a good standard of IT skills and be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and comprehensive administrative support to the CRI team.
• Act as the first point of contact for departmental queries via phone, email, or face-to-face.
• Ensure a smooth, well-organized reception service to support patient flow and departmental operations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate administrative processes to support clinical staff.
• (Optional/Developmental) -- Following appropriate training, assist with basic clinical procedures such as:
  • Recording and recognizing normal/abnormal electrocardiograms (ECGs).
  • Fitting blood pressure and Holter monitors.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A professional, empathetic, and patient-focused approach.

Training and Development

As a valued member of the Trust, you will:

• Receive a comprehensive induction.
• Participate in annual appraisals and receive support to develop your personal and professional goals.
• Have opportunities to progress within clinical or administrative pathways in a supportive, inclusive environment.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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