Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant who is motivated and enthusiastic about providing high quality care to join our friendly Cardiology Ward team Gloucester Royal Hospital NHS Trust.
Cardiology ward is a busy, unpredictable ward requiring high quality/compassionate nursing care. The successful candidate will be working in a progressively changing environment who will promote the Trust values and be committed to high standards of service delivery. As part of the cardiology team, you will be under the supervision of the qualified nursing team to assist with high quality services.
Cardiology is a 25 bedded unit consisting of 8 Coronary care beds and 17 step down ward beds. Receiving patients from Emergency department and Acute Medical ward as well as other Tertiary centres post operation. Also assisting with transferring patients to and from other departments, such as the Cath Lab for cardiac procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your cardiac knowledge.
Main duties of the job
Shift patterns include days and night duties. You will be expected to undertake key roles which will assist in smooth running of the department.
Ideally the candidate will have experience in care, and they will work under the direct supervision of Registered nurses. This role requires excellent communication skills/listening skills and a good team player with a positive attitude and approach.
Additional duties will be to have IT skills for inputting data on our electric patient record system
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description outlines current duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to review and amendment in the light of developing or changing services and as part of the annual Individual Performance Development Review.
Working in Cardiology ward under the supervision of registered staff.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the defined clinical area
- To assist in meeting service delivery targets.
- As well as having excellent organizational and people skills, requires staff to be flexible to meet our service delivery.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with the multi disciplinary team and respect equality and diversity of each and every person.
- Uphold dignity and privacy of patients at all times
- Undertake mandatory training and essential skills training as identified for the role.
- Contribute to the development of the clinical area through identifying new ideas to improve patient care/experience.
Contact Details
Elizabeth Moyse (Cardiology Ward 1 Manager)
elizabeth.moyse@nhs.net
0300 422 8268
Julie Bodkin (Cardiology Ward 2 Ward Manager)
0300 422 4318
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description outlines current duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to review and amendment in the light of developing or changing services and as part of the annual Individual Performance Development Review.
Working in Cardiology ward under the supervision of registered staff.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the defined clinical area
- To assist in meeting service delivery targets.
- As well as having excellent organizational and people skills, requires staff to be flexible to meet our service delivery.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with the multi disciplinary team and respect equality and diversity of each and every person.
- Uphold dignity and privacy of patients at all times
- Undertake mandatory training and essential skills training as identified for the role.
- Contribute to the development of the clinical area through identifying new ideas to improve patient care/experience.
Contact Details
Elizabeth Moyse (Cardiology Ward 1 Manager)
elizabeth.moyse@nhs.net
0300 422 8268
Julie Bodkin (Cardiology Ward 2 Ward Manager)
0300 422 4318
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Previous health care experience in an acute setting
- Care certificate completion
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Personally resilient and able to work in a changing environment
- Contribute to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
- Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Previous health care experience in an acute setting
- Care certificate completion
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Personally resilient and able to work in a changing environment
- Contribute to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
- Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities
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.
