Chaperone

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Wisbech is recruiting for the Community Diagnostic Centre to appoint clinical Chaperones who support patient care during investigations and assist with administrative tasks.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, champion patient safety, liaise with colleagues, and may be required to attend training at Addenbrooke's Hospital and cover at Ely as needed.

Qualifications

• Assist with patient care during diagnostic investigations.
• Provide administrative support as required.
• Act as patient safety champion and uphold NHS values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and complete pre-procedural checks.
• Ensure safety checks on medical devices and equipment.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the supervisor.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain smooth workflow.
• Support attendance at training sessions at Addenbrooke's Hospital as required.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative tasks

MDT liaison

NHS values

Job description

We are recruiting for the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Wisbech! Are you passionate about exceptional healthcare and would you like to make a difference in your local community? The Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Wisbech presents an exciting opportunity for the role of clinical Chaperones.

The aim of the new CDC is to make it easier for people to access diagnostic services such as 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.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting with patient care during investigations. You will also provide support with administrative tasks 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.

This is a full time position, 37.5 flexible working hours per week in order to support a service that will eventually run 7 days a week and extended hours 8am-8pm. Please kindly note you will be required to attend training at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge as part of your role and you may be required to provide cover at our CDC in Ely.,
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.

Ensure medical devices are ready for use including safety checks.

Actively monitor and report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the registered practitioner in charge.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.