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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 3, Health Care Assistant to work within the Community Cardiac Service. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys providing excellent care and ensure patients are always put first.

We want someone who wants to learn and develop. The post holder will be based on one of our community sites but will rota around all community sites as per staffing level requirements.

The applicant will have experience in working within cardiology or a fast paced, high volume service and will need to be able to perform basic cardiac tests such as ECG. Working in an outpatient setting would be an advantage. The applicant will require good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

The successful applicant will be given appropriate training for other diagnostics carried out in the community.

Main duties of the job

  • To support a multi-disciplinary specialist team in delivering delegated care to patientswithin cardiology.
  • Assist in the provision of care to patients, being supported and supervised by aregistered nurse.
  • To provide aspects of personal healthcare as directed and delegate by the multiprofessionalteam
  • To support the provision and delivery of health care and health promotion advice inorder that patients are informed and empowered to make appropriate health choicesto support their independence
  • Carry out assigned duties which maintain hygiene, orderliness and safety of theward/department environment.
  • To be flexible in working practices and areas.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,485 to £31,088 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1678

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

For further details and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Marian ORiordan, Senior Community Cardiac, email: marian.oriordan@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

For further details and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Marian ORiordan, Senior Community Cardiac, email: marian.oriordan@nhs.net

Person Specification

Knowledge training and experience

Essential

  • Good numeracy.
  • Health Care Assistant experience and knowledge appropriate for banding
  • Level III NVQ in Care or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work with people
  • Can discuss and apply knowledge and experience to patient care.
  • Able to use technology and equipment to assist in patient care.
  • Able to carry out assigned task effectively in a busy, ever changing environment.
Person Specification

Knowledge training and experience

Essential

  • Good numeracy.
  • Health Care Assistant experience and knowledge appropriate for banding
  • Level III NVQ in Care or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work with people
  • Can discuss and apply knowledge and experience to patient care.
  • Able to use technology and equipment to assist in patient care.
  • Able to carry out assigned task effectively in a busy, ever changing environment.

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Community Cardiac

Marian O'Riordan

marian.oriordan@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,485 to £31,088 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1678

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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