Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the cardiac and heart failure rehabilitation service for a Healthcare support worker to join our team at St Woolos Hospital. This role will involve supporting the wider MDT in the facilitation of an holistic cardiac and heart failure cardiac rehabilitation programme for cardiology patients across the locality. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking individual to join our well established team. If this sounds like you, then please apply Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to work alongside a multi specialist MDT to assist in the facilitation and delivery of a robust cardiac and heart failure rehabilitation programme within ABUHB and to assist with heart failure clinics. This role will involve: Clinical Observations Venesection and ECG recording ( training can be provided). Data collection via Dr Dr and NACR. Health Promotion / Education Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 040-ACS302-0724-B Job locations St Woolos Hospital Stow Hill Newport NP20 4SZ Job description Job responsibilities Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme To support a clinical environment that is patient focused To assist the Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme attendees under the direction of the CNS ensuring they achieve physical, spiritual and psychological comfort To gather initial information, in paper format and via IT portals, about the programme attendees for screening by the CNS. To assist with clinical care, record observations and undertake clinical duties that is allocated by the CNS Perform Venepuncture Perform 12 lead ECG and report to CNS for interpretation To assist the CNS in the management of the unwell patient and be an active member of the resuscitation team Following ABUHB policies and procedures to manage patient bodily fluids in a safe, supportive manner. always maintaining patient privacy and dignity. Using Making Every Contact Count (MECC) tools and techniques to have conversations with patients about how they might make positive improvements to their health and well-being. To provide pre-arranged educational information for the programme attendees in groups and/or 1:1 session. To provide accurate verbal reports to the CNS and other members of the MDT in respect of the programme attendees that they have interacted with To communicate with programme attendees and their carers/family members with care and sensitivity, always maintaining confidentiality. To be able to express sound reasoning for all aspects of clinical practice. To recognise own limitations within clinical practice/knowledge and seek advice from the CNS, to clarify the appropriate course of action in cases that are beyond their clinical experience To actively participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis To document all clinical activity accurately using agreed local and national standards. To demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with service users and carers from diverse background. Technical/Administrative duties: To be responsible for filing and stock control as required. To participate in the collection of data for audit purposes. To participate in general housekeeping activities within the department To ensure equipment used for assessment and treatment sessions is safe, clean, and available To ensure that there are appropriate forms and literature necessary for treatment sessions. Self-development: To adhere to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales, HCSW Career Framework and all other relevant Health Board policies and procedures To develop, and maintain up to date knowledge and skills appropriate to the grade and this post To recognise limitations and potential scope for development to enhance practice To have responsibility for identifying learning needs in consultation with the CNS. To seek out opportunities to develop knowledge and skills both within, and outside of ABUHB To keep a portfolio of your achievements, accomplishments, and skills necessary for the role To review and reflect on your own practice and performance in line with ABUHBs guidelines To participate in regular professional supervision and annual appraisal (PADR) Service delivery and improvement: To contribute to the induction of students and new staff within the setting To undertake all procedures, always respecting the dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs of service users To ensure enquires to the Cardiac Rehabilitation service are dealt with in an appropriate and professional manner To contribute to the smooth running of the programme and office base To participate in clinical governance and quality improvement as required by the service To investigate new treatment techniques or ways of working that may benefit the service To take part in audit activity as required by the service To undertake projects that will benefit the programme attendees This job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities but is an outline framework. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme To support a clinical environment that is patient focused To assist the Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme attendees under the direction of the CNS ensuring they achieve physical, spiritual and psychological comfort To gather initial information, in paper format and via IT portals, about the programme attendees for screening by the CNS. To assist with clinical care, record observations and undertake clinical duties that is allocated by the CNS Perform Venepuncture Perform 12 lead ECG and report to CNS for interpretation To assist the CNS in the management of the unwell patient and be an active member of the resuscitation team Following ABUHB policies and procedures to manage patient bodily fluids in a safe, supportive manner. always maintaining patient privacy and dignity. Using Making Every Contact Count (MECC) tools and techniques to have conversations with patients about how they might make positive improvements to their health and well-being. To provide pre-arranged educational information for the programme attendees in groups and/or 1:1 session. To provide accurate verbal reports to the CNS and other members of the MDT in respect of the programme attendees that they have interacted with To communicate with programme attendees and their carers/family members with care and sensitivity, always maintaining confidentiality. To be able to express sound reasoning for all aspects of clinical practice. To recognise own limitations within clinical practice/knowledge and seek advice from the CNS, to clarify the appropriate course of action in cases that are beyond their clinical experience To actively participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis To document all clinical activity accurately using agreed local and national standards. To demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with service users and carers from diverse background. Technical/Administrative duties: To be responsible for filing and stock control as required. To participate in the collection of data for audit purposes. To participate in general housekeeping activities within the department To ensure equipment used for assessment and treatment sessions is safe, clean, and available To ensure that there are appropriate forms and literature necessary for treatment sessions. Self-development: To adhere to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales, HCSW Career Framework and all other relevant Health Board policies and procedures To develop, and maintain up to date knowledge and skills appropriate to the grade and this post To recognise limitations and potential scope for development to enhance practice To have responsibility for identifying learning needs in consultation with the CNS. To seek out opportunities to develop knowledge and skills both within, and outside of ABUHB To keep a portfolio of your achievements, accomplishments, and skills necessary for the role To review and reflect on your own practice and performance in line with ABUHBs guidelines To participate in regular professional supervision and annual appraisal (PADR) Service delivery and improvement: To contribute to the induction of students and new staff within the setting To undertake all procedures, always respecting the dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs of service users To ensure enquires to the Cardiac Rehabilitation service are dealt with in an appropriate and professional manner To contribute to the smooth running of the programme and office base To participate in clinical governance and quality improvement as required by the service To investigate new treatment techniques or ways of working that may benefit the service To take part in audit activity as required by the service To undertake projects that will benefit the programme attendees This job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities but is an outline framework. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Aptitude and Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Other Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Aptitude and Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Other Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address St Woolos Hospital Stow Hill Newport NP20 4SZ Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)