Health Care Assistant Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 3, Health Care Assistant to work within the Community Cardiac Service. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys providing excellent care and ensure patients are always put first.
We want someone who wants to learn and develop. The post holder will be based on one of our community sites but will rota around all community sites as per staffing level requirements.
The applicant will have experience in working within cardiology or a fast paced, high volume service and will need to be able to perform basic cardiac tests such as ECG. Working in an outpatient setting would be an advantage. The applicant will require good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
The successful applicant will be given appropriate training for other diagnostics carried out in the community.
Main duties of the job
- To support a multi-disciplinary specialist team in delivering delegated care to patientswithin cardiology.
- Assist in the provision of care to patients, being supported and supervised by aregistered nurse.
- To provide aspects of personal healthcare as directed and delegate by the multiprofessionalteam
- To support the provision and delivery of health care and health promotion advice inorder that patients are informed and empowered to make appropriate health choicesto support their independence
- Carry out assigned duties which maintain hygiene, orderliness and safety of theward/department environment.
- To be flexible in working practices and areas.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.