Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join a career in healthcare science as a Healthcare Science Assistant / Healthcare Support Worker in Clinical Neurophysiology at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Clinical Neurophysiology is a medical discipline which provides investigations for the diagnosis of a wide range of neurological conditions. The investigations include EEGs, EMG/Nerve Conduction studies, and Evoked Potentials which are undertaken on a variety of patients including adults and paediatrics. It links a keen interest in healthcare science with a passion to work with patients and deliver a good service.
This is an assistant role so the duties will include helping the consultants and physiologists with investigations on patients, maintaining the clinical environment, preparing equipment and patients for tests, in addition to arranging appointments and helping with general patient administrative duties. You will be an integral part of a small, friendly team of physiologist, consultants and admin staff based here in Neurosciences Outpatients.
The successful applicant will start as soon as possible, and with in-house training will learn the main duties of the role.
Working Hours: this post is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
For further details / informal visits contact:
Neurophysiology Department 01904 725663
Department Manager - Andrea Clough
Main duties of the job
The jobholder will support the overall delivery of patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
They will assist the Consultant, Physiologist, or Clinical Scientist in performing specialist neurophysiological investigations for patients of all ages.
They will actively participate in providing direct and indirect compassionate care, under the supervision and guidance of a registered practitioner.
The role includes assisting Clinical Physiologists (Neuro) and/or the Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist with a variety of specialist diagnostic tests and procedures.
They will be responsible for maintaining clean and organised recording environments. This includes:
- preparing equipment and investigation rooms before procedures.
- cleaning and sterilising equipment.
- restoring recording rooms to a safe and tidy condition after investigations.
They will assist registered practitioners or the Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist in preparing patients for their investigations.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Maths (grade C or above) or equivalent
- Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science / Support / Care certificate / NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Successfully completed training as a trainee Healthcare Science Assistant
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate sensitively in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers including children and patients with learning or physical disabilities.
- Sensitive understanding of children as well as adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those which may be neurological or psychiatric in nature
- Willing and able to learn new skills through practical experience
- Ability to act promptly to instructions under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Maths (grade C or above) or equivalent
- Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science / Support / Care certificate / NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Successfully completed training as a trainee Healthcare Science Assistant
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate sensitively in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers including children and patients with learning or physical disabilities.
- Sensitive understanding of children as well as adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those which may be neurological or psychiatric in nature
- Willing and able to learn new skills through practical experience
- Ability to act promptly to instructions under pressure
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.
