Crynodeb o'r swydd
Teitl cyflogwr
Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW)
NHS AfC: Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
To assist the registered practitioner to provide a high standard of evidence based patient care within the Interventional Radiology theatres and across activities in imaging supporter by the interventional radiology nursing team, by participating in clinical and non-clinical duties.
To assist the registered practitioner to implement care delivery according to patient care needs, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To work in collaboration with staff in other areas of the Directorate and Trust to ensure a seamless service for patients.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Assist the registered practitioner to maintain the seamless running of the operating list by ensuring the daily checking and preparation of the Theatre environment and equipment required to carry out the days planned clinical procedures.
- Assist in the delivery of quality care to both unconscious and conscious patients, with the effective utilisation of locally agreed care pathways.
- Assist with completing accurate and detailed documentation of individualised care delivery.
- Participate in the accurate accounting of all disposable and non-disposable instrumentation, before, during and after a surgical procedure according to departmental policies.
- Adhere to policies and procedures when handling sharp instrumentation/materials and when handling hazardous chemicals e.g. formalin, during the course of daily duties.
- Give effective support to the multi-disciplinary team when assuming the role of the Circulating practitioner, under the supervision of the registered practitioner.
- Assist the registered practitioner in rapidly changing emergency situations within the theatre and department environments, requiring a high degree of professionalism and clinical competence.
- Work as part of the MDT assisting consultants and the multi-disciplinary team with designated clinics (including fluoroscopy)
- May be a future requirement to participate in a HCA on-call rota or night shifts in order to support the progression of the stroke thrombectomy service.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.
3. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to
take decisions within your area of responsibility.
4. To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood
pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate,
glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and
wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive
and will vary depending on area of work.
5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns
about patients to other clinical staff.
6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to
concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and
procedures.
8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.
9. Utilising skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Manyleb y person
Knowledge & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- • Be able to work as a member of a team
Meini prawf dymunol
- Demonstrable experience working in an Interventional Radiology, theatres or imaging department
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • One of the following o Level 3 (SCQF – 6): - City and Guilds 3 o NVQ 3 o BTEC National Diploma o Demonstrable experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- • Equivalent demonstrable experience
- • Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math’s, or equivalent
- • Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
Aprirude & Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- • Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Katy Garland
- Teitl y swydd
- Interventional Radiology Senior Sister
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01752431961
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth