About this role
Job summary
As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment where training and education are awarded high priority. As a new member of the team, you will be offered 4 weeks initial supernumerary status, an orientation day, an HCA competency program and clinical mentorship with both trained and non-trained team members.
An overview of the job is as follows:
- Assist in the administration, organisation, and delivery of a co-ordinated and responsive patient blood management service
- Assist with the training requirements within the PBM service
- Assist with the maintenance of equipment to include QC, EQA and troubleshooting
- Maintenance and ordering of stock where appropriate and completion of associated documentation
- PBM data management and analysis
- Assist in audit, research and clinical governance processes
- Use of all related IT systems
- Ability to work where the work pattern may be unpredictable e.g. prioritising patient demands and unexpected changes to theatre operating lists and location
- Ability to work a flexible shift pattern covering a 24-hour service, including on calls, weekends and bank holidays
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
- The post holder, under supervision, will assist the blood conservation practitioner and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering the ICS and blood management provision within theatre
- Obtain and deploy resources for ICS and blood management provision
- Ability to interact with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member
- To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised and there are barriers to understanding e.g. hearing difficulties, using tact and reassurance
- Under guidance, deliver safe patient care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate
- Discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Understand and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
- Provide advice and guidance within own sphere of knowledge to students and other team members
- Ability to get on well with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member.
- Organise own day to day work tasks and activities
- Ability to respond to adapt to changes within an emergency situation
- Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of assessed and evaluated programmes of care
- To undertake additional, delegated clinical responsibilities as required
- Occasionally the job holder may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualification and training Essential
Maths & English at minimum of functional skills L2 Proficient in spoken English
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the position Excellent communication skills including verbal, non- verbal and written. Excellent interpersonal skills Team working
Clinical experience Desirable
Experience within a health care setting e.g. portering or health care assistant role preferred but not essential. Full training provided
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.
Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)