Job summary
We are looking for a proactive individual to join the trauma coordinator team as a Health Care assistant. The role is for set shifts of Monday to Friday working 7am - 12pm.
Please be aware that we are not able to provide any altered shifts to this or sponsorship at this time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake a wide range of tasks to assist with the efficient management of pre operative trauma patients eg phlebotomy and recording of ECG's. Also responsible for making all fracture clinic appointments from VFC (Virtual Fracture Clinic), General Trauma and Orthopaedic On Call, GP referrals and Buxton Referrals. They will be required to undertake training to enable them to be competent within the duties of this post.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
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 you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- Perform and request Pre operative bloods and ECGs
- Charting blood results on pre op investigation form and reporting any abnormalities
- Requesting XM blood as per guidelines for patients listed for theatr
Clerical
- Monthly stationary orders
- Weekly photocoping
- Making fracture clinic appointments from Trauma Board on Bluespier
- Tracking notes in and out
- Chasing scan times CT / MRI / USS / Bonescan
- Chasing ECHO times
- TNT generic email account check at least twice per shift and action accordingly
- Book day case beds on D6 by email
- Update diary slips when beds confirmed
- Filing clinic letters in medical notes
- General filing
- Requesting old notes
- Phoning GP surgeries for additional information
- Distribution of daily trauma theatre lists to orthopaedic wards
- Taking notes for following days admission to D6
- Charting blood results taken in clinic
- Charting MRSA results taken in clinic
- Booking Interpreter as required
- Requesting clinical information from other trusts eg Pacemaker, ECHOs, operation notes etc
- Print off ECHO / 24hr ECG reports from PRISM
- Management of VFC (Virtual Fracture Clinic) making all fracture clinic appointments, liaise with GP surgeries and Orthopaedic Consultants and documenting in patients notes on Bluespier
- Management of VFC email account answering all email enquires
- Management of VFC telephone and answerphone
- Scan Buxton Minor Injuries Unit referrals onto EVOLVE and put on Bluespier and email PACS to ensure Xrays are uploaded to our PACS system
- Print all GP referrals from fractureclinicreferrals@stockport.nhs.uk , make necessary fracture clinic appointment once referral is triaged by Orthopaedic Consultant on call and scan referral onto EVOLVE
- # NOF patients calculate time to theatre as per NHFD guidelines theatre within 36hrs of admission
Communications
- Contribute to the effective communication process between patients, carers, family, and staff colleagues.
- Display effective communication skills with all levels of healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrate ability to deal with complaints as per trust policy
- Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to the team.
- Management of team and personal email accounts and check regularly every day
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- Perform and request Pre operative bloods and ECGs
- Charting blood results on pre op investigation form and reporting any abnormalities
- Requesting XM blood as per guidelines for patients listed for theatr
Clerical
- Monthly stationary orders
- Weekly photocoping
- Making fracture clinic appointments from Trauma Board on Bluespier
- Tracking notes in and out
- Chasing scan times CT / MRI / USS / Bonescan
- Chasing ECHO times
- TNT generic email account check at least twice per shift and action accordingly
- Book day case beds on D6 by email
- Update diary slips when beds confirmed
- Filing clinic letters in medical notes
- General filing
- Requesting old notes
- Phoning GP surgeries for additional information
- Distribution of daily trauma theatre lists to orthopaedic wards
- Taking notes for following days admission to D6
- Charting blood results taken in clinic
- Charting MRSA results taken in clinic
- Booking Interpreter as required
- Requesting clinical information from other trusts eg Pacemaker, ECHOs, operation notes etc
- Print off ECHO / 24hr ECG reports from PRISM
- Management of VFC (Virtual Fracture Clinic) making all fracture clinic appointments, liaise with GP surgeries and Orthopaedic Consultants and documenting in patients notes on Bluespier
- Management of VFC email account answering all email enquires
- Management of VFC telephone and answerphone
- Scan Buxton Minor Injuries Unit referrals onto EVOLVE and put on Bluespier and email PACS to ensure Xrays are uploaded to our PACS system
- Print all GP referrals from fractureclinicreferrals@stockport.nhs.uk , make necessary fracture clinic appointment once referral is triaged by Orthopaedic Consultant on call and scan referral onto EVOLVE
- # NOF patients calculate time to theatre as per NHFD guidelines theatre within 36hrs of admission
Communications
- Contribute to the effective communication process between patients, carers, family, and staff colleagues.
- Display effective communication skills with all levels of healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrate ability to deal with complaints as per trust policy
- Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to the team.
- Management of team and personal email accounts and check regularly every day
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of caring for patients.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Computer skills.
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery patient care, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
- Completed the National Care Certificate
- Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent
Desirable
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of caring for patients.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Computer skills.
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery patient care, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
- Completed the National Care Certificate
- Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent
Desirable
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
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).
