University of Oxford - Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Senior HCA to join our team in OCMR, a busy Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) department. You will work closely with admin staff, radiographers, nurses, fellows, and consultants to support both clinical patients and research participants during imaging procedures. Responsibilities include patient orientation, safety screening, intravenous cannulation, performing clinical observations, and assisting patients with their care needs. You will also ensure the department remains clean and stocked, contribute to team meetings, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a compassionate approach when supporting distressed or anxious patients. Training will be provided for key tasks. Join us in delivering exceptional care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide support to radiographers, fellows and consultants performing CMR (cardiac magnetic resonance imaging) on patients, and on occasion, to research participants attending OCMR.
2. Work independently, but also as a part of the clinical care team, taking responsibility for planning own workload and contributing towards decision-making.
3. Orientate patients/participants and relatives to, from and within the department in line with magnet safety and on occasion, escort patients/participants to other units.
4. Explain the departmental imaging procedures to patients and study participants, providing reassurance, empathy and support to all patients/participants especially those in distress or suffering from claustrophobia.
5. Prepare patients/participants for CMR, undertake patient safety screening and report any concerns to the radiographer/clinical fellow responsible for the patient/participant.
6. Perform intravenous cannulation and phlebotomy in line with OUH Trust /University policy, review blood results and escalate abnormal results to the clinical/research team.
7. Perform clinical baseline observations following competency assessment, including ECG, blood pressure measurements, iSTAT measurements. Training will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
* At least 2 years experience as a Health Care Assistant (Band 2/3) in a clinical setting
* Certification in venepuncture and cannulation.
* Evidence of the Care Certificate
* Certification in Basic Life Support.
* A basic understanding of common cardiac diseases.
* Experience of carrying out 12 lead ECGs.
* Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
Experience
* Basic Observations skills
* Good command of spoken and written English with excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, sensitively and compassionately with colleagues, patients, participants and visitors.
* Ability to work independently, but with awareness of own limitations and can seek help and guidance when necessary
* A team player who can demonstrate awareness the importance of working as a part of a team
* Ability to organise own time effectively
* Experience in dealing with confidential patient information.
* Proven ability to organise and prioritise own work-load and work to deadlines.
* Provide evidence of a willingness to undertake relevant personal development and training required for the post.
* IT skills, basic Word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
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
University of Oxford - Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
£12.78 an hour. This is a variable hours contract for one year.
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