Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Cardiopulmonary team as an Echocardiography Support Worker. The post holder will
be actively engaged in all aspects of support for the Echocardiography service playing a crucial role in assisting with cardiac imaging
procedures. Responsibilities and tasks include explaining examination procedures and supporting patients during diagnostic tests, recording and inputting of patients height, weight and blood pressure. Checking equipment
and ensuring its in working order. Reviewing physician orders and patient
schedules. Inputting patient information into the system. 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.
Main duties of the job
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. Deal with enquiries and take action, where appropriate,
and passing information promptly to the appropriate member of staff. Maintaining accurate computer
data and filing. 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. 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.
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
Please see full job description attached.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached.
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.
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/HCA
- Patient focussed NHS/Healthcare experience
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/HCA
- Patient focussed NHS/Healthcare experience
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.
