York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our inpatient echocardiography service.
Echocardiography (heart scan) is used in a variety of inpatients to aid in diagnosis and management. We perform these in the Cardiac Hub with specialist machines and a specialist patient couch.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the transportation of patients to the Cardiac Hub from the wards and back. They will assist specialist staff where needed to ensure any investigations can be performed to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
1. Communication with patients on the wards, checking patient's details are correct.
2. Assist clinical members of the team in the examination room, including assisting with patient moving, chaperoning and supervision.
3. Where appropriate provide comfort and reassurance to patients and accompanying relatives.
4. Carry out and record patient observations, under the direction and supervision.
5. Provide a safe patient transfer and transportation service throughout the directorate and wards.
6. Communication with patients and staff, responding appropriately to requests for assistance, information, and complaints.
7. Ensure patient changing and waiting areas are tidy and always maintained.
8. Ensure adequate patient care is provided including personal hygiene, helping patients to change, assisting with use of the toilet.
9. Under the direction of the clinical members of the team, confirm with wards and other departments patient appointment times and transportation requirements.
10. Removal of patient IV Venflons following contrast examinations.
11. Ensure adequate supplies of clean linen in patient changing and examination rooms as appropriate.
12. Put away clinical stores and maintain storerooms in a clean and tidy fashion.
About us
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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* 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 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.
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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
Experience
* Experience of working in a hospital setting.
Qualifications
* Evidence of a good standard of general education or equivalent life skills.
* GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
* Works well as part of a team.
* Able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
* Able to cope with stressful situations.
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.
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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