Cathlab Healthcare Support Worker

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking an enthusiastic health care support worker to assist Cardiology patients in the Cath Lab. The role includes direct patient care, managing stock, and ensuring safe transfers. Ideal candidates will possess technical skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care. In a dynamic environment, you'll join a passionate team dedicated to healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and compassionate demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare practitioners.
• Technical skills to assist in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care.
• Assist in the transfer of patients and manage stock levels.
• Ensure proper documentation for admissions.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic health care support worker to join our team looking after Cardiology patients undergoing procedures within the Cath Lab. The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, while demonstrating Trust values under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and support the team with transfer of patients, stock management and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for own actions, ensuring all patient interactions/observations are communicated to the appropriate healthcare practitioner.
• Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks, extending range following training in defined practices.
• Ensure referral to the appropriate healthcare practitioner where appropriate, for example if any concerns are identified before or after a procedure.
• Help with the collection/transfer of patients to and from the Catheter Suite department.
• Prepare the documentation for the following day's admissions.
• Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management, for example preparing patients for procedures and recovering patients following their procedure under supervision of a trained colleague and once competencies are met.
• Plan your daily workload, including stocking and cleaning of identified medical and non-medical equipment, for example, Cath Labs, recovery area, procedure trolleys.
• Check stock levels within labs and escalate any shortages to clinical teams and stock personnel.

About University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

Equality and Diversity

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.