Job summary
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Cardiopulmonary team to support the implementation of 2 new Echocardiography Support Workers. The post holders will be actively engaged in all aspects of support for the Echocardiography service andplay a crucial role in assisting with cardiac imaging procedures and supporting patients during diagnostic tests.Here are some key responsibilities and tasks associated with this role: Checking equipment and ensuring its in working order. Reviewing physician orders and patient schedules. Inputting patient information into the system. Explaining examination procedures to patients. Answering any questions patients may have. Providing ambulatory assistance to help patients feel at ease during the process. Supporting specialist echo techniques, including stress and contrast echo. Collaborating with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. Assisting with other cardiovascular monitoring tasks, such as blood pressure monitoring and remote patient monitoring
Main duties of the job
To assist the Echocardiographers by providing a high standard of patient care before, during and after the examination including obtaining patients height, weight, and blood pressure in accordance with instructions and training received
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Deal with enquiries and acting, where appropriate, and passing information promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
Show a sympathetic and caring approach to patients and to always observe patient confidentiality.
To liaise with porters, receptionists, and wards regarding transportation of patients to and from the dept. To assist in moving trolleys and chairs within the hospital and help with transferring patients on and off examination couches.
Ensure the correct Decontamination and Infection Control measures are in place for effective cleaning of ultrasound probes where applicable to ensure best practice and guard against infection - includes awareness of correct procedures, equipment validation and maintenance, record keeping and archive.
Ensure clinical area is prepared and maintained as appropriate to individual patient needs, ensuring areas are stocked appropriately. Complete daily checklists specific to each work area and take appropriate action where necessary.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inspect relevant equipment used and ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards at all times.
Visually and verbally risk-assess every patient prior to carrying out any clinical investigation.
To assist the Echocardiographers and administrative staff with all working practices to ensure an efficient standard of service is maintained.
To assist the Echocardiographers, by providing a high standard of patient care before, during and after the examination including obtaining patients height, weight and blood pressure in accordance with instructions and training received.
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Deal with enquiries and taking action, where appropriate, and passing information promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
Maintaining accurate computer data and filing.
Show a sympathetic and caring approach to patients and to observe patient confidentiality at all times.
To liaise with porters, receptionists and wards regarding transportation of patients to and from the dept. To assist in moving trolleys and chairs within the hospital and help with transferring patients on and off examination couches.
Ensure the correct Decontamination and Infection Control measures are in place for effective cleaning of ultrasound probes where applicable to ensure best practice and guard against infection - includes awareness of correct procedures, equipment validation and maintenance, record keeping and archive
Ensure clinical area is prepared and maintained as appropriate to individual patient needs, ensuring areas are stocked appropriately. Complete daily checklists specific to each work area and take appropriate action where necessary
Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade, as instructed by the Head of Department.
To attend Trust mandatory courses i.e. fire, manual handling, Health and Safety courses
To maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Information concerning the Trusts patients and staff must be always treated as strictly confidential and you may not divulge it to any other person except with the authority of your Head of Department. Such authority may only be given when it is in the patients interest and is a necessary part of treatment. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
Responsibilities
To report all untoward events or uncertainties to a senior grade Cardiac Physiologist or Head of Department
To adhere to all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and departmental policies and procedures
To visually and verbally risk-assess every patient prior to carrying out any clinical investigation on the patient
Clerical Duties
To carry out general clerical and administrative work, to include filing of all patient clinical investigation reports carried out within the department, to maintain efficiency within the department when a copy of patient clinical reports are requested
To liaise closely at all times with nursing, medical and paramedical staff that make use of the Cardiology service to ensure duties can be carried out effectively and efficiently
To compile daily statistical records of patient activity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inspect relevant equipment used and ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards at all times.
Visually and verbally risk-assess every patient prior to carrying out any clinical investigation.
To assist the Echocardiographers and administrative staff with all working practices to ensure an efficient standard of service is maintained.
To assist the Echocardiographers, by providing a high standard of patient care before, during and after the examination including obtaining patients height, weight and blood pressure in accordance with instructions and training received.
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Deal with enquiries and taking action, where appropriate, and passing information promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
Maintaining accurate computer data and filing.
Show a sympathetic and caring approach to patients and to observe patient confidentiality at all times.
To liaise with porters, receptionists and wards regarding transportation of patients to and from the dept. To assist in moving trolleys and chairs within the hospital and help with transferring patients on and off examination couches.
Ensure the correct Decontamination and Infection Control measures are in place for effective cleaning of ultrasound probes where applicable to ensure best practice and guard against infection - includes awareness of correct procedures, equipment validation and maintenance, record keeping and archive
Ensure clinical area is prepared and maintained as appropriate to individual patient needs, ensuring areas are stocked appropriately. Complete daily checklists specific to each work area and take appropriate action where necessary
Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade, as instructed by the Head of Department.
To attend Trust mandatory courses i.e. fire, manual handling, Health and Safety courses
To maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Information concerning the Trusts patients and staff must be always treated as strictly confidential and you may not divulge it to any other person except with the authority of your Head of Department. Such authority may only be given when it is in the patients interest and is a necessary part of treatment. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
Responsibilities
To report all untoward events or uncertainties to a senior grade Cardiac Physiologist or Head of Department
To adhere to all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and departmental policies and procedures
To visually and verbally risk-assess every patient prior to carrying out any clinical investigation on the patient
Clerical Duties
To carry out general clerical and administrative work, to include filing of all patient clinical investigation reports carried out within the department, to maintain efficiency within the department when a copy of patient clinical reports are requested
To liaise closely at all times with nursing, medical and paramedical staff that make use of the Cardiology service to ensure duties can be carried out effectively and efficiently
To compile daily statistical records of patient activity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE pass or equivalent in English/ Maths/Science
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to identify own training and development needs NVQ Healthcare qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within NHS healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Cardiographer/Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Patient focussed NHS/Healthcare experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good communication skills. Good time management skills. Ability to prioritise. Good organisational skills. Computer literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE pass or equivalent in English/ Maths/Science
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to identify own training and development needs NVQ Healthcare qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within NHS healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Cardiographer/Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Patient focussed NHS/Healthcare experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good communication skills. Good time management skills. Ability to prioritise. Good organisational skills. Computer literate
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.
