Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Health Care Assistant (Band 3) within the Primrose Breast Unit at University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
The Breast Unit is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to the role of Health Care Support Worker. This role will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely to support patients with the Breast Unit at UHP.
The health care assistant will be working closely alongside a wide range of clinical and administrative teams to ensure that patients have a comfortable and safe experience of various Breast Clinic appointments.
As you can expect from this type of role, the health care assistant will be expected to support clinical colleagues to implement plans of care and prepare patients for clinic.
We are looking to appoint a kind and organised health care assistant who has NHS experience or relevant transferable skills, good at communicating with people and patients and experience of working in a team. This position sits within a busy Breast Unit, with a supportive team and structure as well as opportunities to personally develop.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Assistant is required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, committed to the treatment and care of the patient within The Breast Unit.
The Health Care Assistant will undertake a wide range of duties under the supervision of Specialist Nurses, Consultant Surgeons, Radiologists and Radiographers.
Organise the day to day activity of clinic rooms, print reports, locate notes and prioritise workload as appropriate. Provide a chaperone to patients undergoing intimate examinations.
Assist the Doctors and Specialist Nurses with clinical biopsies, wound dressings, simple drains.
Monitor and ensure stock levels are maintained.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within clinical area and competencies of the post.
Assist in running of 1-stop breast clinics support clinicians with notes, chaperoning, preparing / cleaning clinic rooms, printing reports, occasionally assisting clinicians with punch biopsies.
Assist with nurse led drop-in clinics under direction of CNS. Including wound dressings, drain removal.
To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
Answering (where appropriate) and triaging patient telephone calls under supervision of CNS delegating complex patient queries to CNS.
To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able to advise and refer patients on where to access information.
To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
To participate in the training and development of junior staff on the unit, and participate in the supervision and support of trainee Health Care Assistants.
To promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues. Support children and families with their hospital experience.
To participate in the development and implementation of ward area policy and nursing strategies.
Promote, monitor and maintain a healthy safe and secure environment for patients, families and staff including stock levels and re-ordering as required
Welcome and receive visitors to the unit.
Establish and maintain effective communication with the patient, families and staff.
To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the unit and stock control.
To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
Perform ECGs when completed competencies.
Maintain own patient workload under RN supervision.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- One of the following: o Level 3 (SCQF – 6): – City and Guilds 3 o NVQ 3 oBTEC National Diploma o Demonstrable experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- 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)
- Equivalent demonstrable experience
desirable
Desirable
- Level 3 in Healthcare
- computer literate
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
