Cardiorespiratory Support Worker | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their inpatient echocardiography service in the UK. The role involves transporting patients, assisting with clinical examinations, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates will have the opportunity to benefit from the NHS pension scheme, generous holidays, and a relocation package. This position requires face-to-face interviews, emphasizing a commitment to a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Ability to assist clinical members in the examination room.
• Comforting and reassuring patients.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to the Cardiac Hub from wards.
• Communicate and verify patient details.
• Assist with patient observations under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness in changing and examination rooms.

Job description

Overview

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 diagnosis and management. We perform these in the Cardiac Hub with specialist machines and a specialist patient couch.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to the Cardiac Hub from wards and back.
• Communicate with patients on the wards, checking patient details are correct.
• Assist clinical members of the team in the examination room, including patient moving, chaperoning and supervision.
• Provide comfort and reassurance to patients and accompanying relatives where appropriate.
• Carry out and record patient observations under the direction and supervision.
• Provide a safe patient transfer and transportation service throughout the directorate and wards.
• Respond appropriately to requests for assistance, information, and complaints.
• Ensure patient changing and waiting areas are tidy and always maintained.
• Assist with personal hygiene and toileting needs of patients.
• Confirm with wards and other departments patient appointment times and transportation requirements under clinical supervision.
• Remove patient IV venflons following contrast examinations.
• Maintain clean linen in changing and examination rooms.
• Store clinical materials and maintain storerooms in a tidy fashion.

Interviews for this role will be face‑to‑face only with no option for a remote interview.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• 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).
• Variety 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.
• Extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from everyone and we are committed to a diverse workforce.

Contact: [e-mail].