Job summary Are you an experienced HCA/ PA looking for a new role? We are recruiting for the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Ely The opening of the new CDC at Ely presents an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the local community. The aim is to make it easier for people to access diagnostic services such as CT, X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound, Echo and Respiratory outside of acute hospital facilities. This approach will help alleviate the pressure on hospitals, offer quicker access to tests, and enhance convenience for patients. As Healthcare Support Worker, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, performing dedicated specialised tasks including venepuncture and intravenous cannulation after appropriate training. You will also provide support with administrative tasks and act as a chaperone when required. You will serve as a champion for patient safety and act as an ambassador for NHS values ensuring excellent healthcare and customer service. We encourage professional development opportunities to grow within the scope of practice and upskill yourself with support from the wider team. This is a full time position, 37.5 flexible working hours per week in order to support a service that will run 7 days a week and extended hours 8am-8pm. Please kindly note you will be required to complete training at Cambridge University Hospitals during the initial weeks. Main duties of the job You will work as part of a team providing a high quality of service to patients, colleagues and the public. Under the direction of the registered practitioner in charge, ensure a smooth workflow by organising patients and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team. Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures including the completion of pre-procedural assessments/checklists and clinical observations. Actively monitor and report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the registered practitioner in charge. About us Working for your organisation Come Nurse with us Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-B-249012-RE1 Job locations Ely Community Diagnostic Centre Ely CB6 1DN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note due to induction restrictions student visa holders are unable to undertake this position. This vacancy will close on Sunday the 24th of November. The interviews will be held on Wednesday the 4th of December For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ravi Dass Job title: Senior Charge Nurse Email address: ravi.dassnhs.net Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note due to induction restrictions student visa holders are unable to undertake this position. This vacancy will close on Sunday the 24th of November. The interviews will be held on Wednesday the 4th of December For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ravi Dass Job title: Senior Charge Nurse Email address: ravi.dassnhs.net Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade C or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role. Desirable Diploma Level 2/3 in Care/Health or other relevant qualification. Experience Essential Proven clinical practice within an acute setting as a band 2 HCSW. Knowledge Essential Understands the importance of the 6Cs and the NHS Constitution. Understands clinical risks regarding Infection Control. Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others competence. Use own initiative, recognising when to escalate concerns to a senior member of staff. Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence. Demonstrate awareness of the needs of area specific patient group. Understanding of the anxiety and distress of some patients and relatives. Basic anatomy and physiology. Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives. Skills Essential Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Respects patient dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating behaviours that are caring and compassionate. Ability to promote best practice. Support and induct new junior colleagues and assist them to meet their Performance Standards. Work as an effective and responsible member of the multidisciplinary team. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in order to provide quality care to patient. Maintenance of clinical competencies. Desirable Prepared to undertake a Link role. Prepared to undertake recognised. Mentoring / coaching role Reflective practitioner. IT skills. Completed Trust band 2 competencies if internal applicant. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification. Identify and assess potential risks involved in work activities. Take responsibility for own personal development. Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively. You will be expected to complete the Trust band 3 competencies within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade C or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role. Desirable Diploma Level 2/3 in Care/Health or other relevant qualification. Experience Essential Proven clinical practice within an acute setting as a band 2 HCSW. Knowledge Essential Understands the importance of the 6Cs and the NHS Constitution. Understands clinical risks regarding Infection Control. Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others competence. Use own initiative, recognising when to escalate concerns to a senior member of staff. Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence. Demonstrate awareness of the needs of area specific patient group. Understanding of the anxiety and distress of some patients and relatives. Basic anatomy and physiology. Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives. Skills Essential Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Respects patient dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating behaviours that are caring and compassionate. Ability to promote best practice. Support and induct new junior colleagues and assist them to meet their Performance Standards. Work as an effective and responsible member of the multidisciplinary team. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in order to provide quality care to patient. Maintenance of clinical competencies. Desirable Prepared to undertake a Link role. Prepared to undertake recognised. Mentoring / coaching role Reflective practitioner. IT skills. Completed Trust band 2 competencies if internal applicant. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification. Identify and assess potential risks involved in work activities. Take responsibility for own personal development. Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively. You will be expected to complete the Trust band 3 competencies within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Ely Community Diagnostic Centre Ely CB6 1DN Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)