Band 3 Healthcare Assistant and Cath Labs Technician post in the Cardiac Cath Labs and Day Ward at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs six cath labs and nine day case beds. The work is delegated patient care under a registered nurse's supervision, including scrubbing and circulating for cardiac procedures. The post involves a mix of shifts, including nights to support service expansion, and prefers prior experience caring for cardiac patients. Cardiology and patient care experience, plus a Level III NVQ in Care or equivalent, are essential.
What the job involves
- Deliver delegated care to patients in the cardiac cath labs as part of a multi-disciplinary specialist team
- Assist with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Scrub and circulate for specified cardiac cath lab procedures, following infection prevention guidelines
- Provide personal healthcare as directed and delegated by the multiprofessional team
- Support health care and health promotion advice so patients can make informed choices about their health
- Maintain hygiene, orderliness and safety of the ward and department
- Work flexibly across practice and areas
- Support local quality improvement initiatives such as patient experience and the green plan
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level III NVQ in Care or equivalent experience
- Basic computer experience
Experience
- Cardiology experience
- Patient care experience
- Healthcare Assistant experience and knowledge appropriate for banding
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to work with people
- Carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy, dynamic environment
- Discuss and apply knowledge and experience to patient care
- Use technology and equipment to assist in patient care
Nice to have
- Use of a patient administration system such as Cerner
- Use of audit and survey platforms such as FFT
- Evidence of competence in patient interaction within the cardiac ward environment
What’s offered
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Optional car lease scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Membership options for onsite leisure facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
