Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Cardiac department for highly motivated, confident and forward thinking individuals to work as band 3 healthcare assistants.
We have full time and part time positions available with a mixture of long days and nights, Monday - Sunday within our cardiac wards - A7/CCU, C8 ward, and A9 ward at Hammersmith Hospital.
A7 is a 25-bedded inpatient cardiology ward incorporating a 5-bedded coronary care unit (CCU) and 20 step-down beds including monitoring and telemetry. A7 is the predominant receiving unit for patients admitted via our Heart Assessment Centre running the 24/7 primary PCI and arrhythmia service that covers North West London.
C8 comprises of 18 mixed cardiology and care of elderly beds caring for pulmonary hypertension patients requiring assessment and ongoing treatment, heart failure patients needing stabilisation of their condition and TAVI patients' pre/post procedure are all cared for within this setting.
A9 ward is a 20-bedded Cardiothoracic Surgical ward caring for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic needs both pre and post-surgery. As well as taking step downs from ITU following extensive Cardiac surgery our service is evolving and Enhanced Recovery for Thoracic Surgery has been introduced.
You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine enthusiasm for providing high quality, individualised patient centered care.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust professional appearance policy and infection control policy.
- Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours and behave in a manner fitting with the responsibility this brings to maintain the public confidence.
- Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff, patients and families, and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact with.
- Uphold the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the client group and respect equality and diversity of everyone at all times.
- Work collaboratively with others in the care setting to ensure that patients' needs are met.
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and communication skills in English to carry out the duties of the role (known as functional skills), or GCSE or equivalent experience
- Bedside Emergency Assessment Course for HCA's (BEACH) or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Further qualifications and training relevant and required by the speciality of this post
- Level 2 or 3 Health Care qualification/apprenticeship, or completion of Band 3 Excellence in Care Competencies for existing Band 2 substantive HCSW
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Acute Hospital setting or care background, in a Band 2 HCSW role or equivalent
- Experience of delivering personal care to patients
- Experience of using computers or willing to undertake training in local computer systems such as Cerner
Desirable
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Experience in undertaking ECG
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely using a variety of methods including, face-to-face and in writing
- Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel
- Knowledge of basic IT systems or willing to undertake training
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Competently perform a range of core skills relevant to the area of speciality
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and communication skills in English to carry out the duties of the role (known as functional skills), or GCSE or equivalent experience
- Bedside Emergency Assessment Course for HCA's (BEACH) or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Further qualifications and training relevant and required by the speciality of this post
- Level 2 or 3 Health Care qualification/apprenticeship, or completion of Band 3 Excellence in Care Competencies for existing Band 2 substantive HCSW
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Acute Hospital setting or care background, in a Band 2 HCSW role or equivalent
- Experience of delivering personal care to patients
- Experience of using computers or willing to undertake training in local computer systems such as Cerner
Desirable
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Experience in undertaking ECG
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely using a variety of methods including, face-to-face and in writing
- Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel
- Knowledge of basic IT systems or willing to undertake training
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Competently perform a range of core skills relevant to the area of speciality
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).
