About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting healthcare role within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team? Join our Interventional Radiology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and become part of a team delivering innovative, minimally invasive treatments that make a real difference to patient's lives.
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will work alongside expert radiologists, nurses, radiographers and clinical specialists, supporting patients throughout their journey before, during and after interventional procedures. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a highly specialised environment while developing valuable clinical and professional skills.
No two days are the same. You will assist with patient preparation, support procedures, monitor patients in recovery, help maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care. Working across our busy imaging service, you will be an integral part of a team committed to safety, compassion and excellence.
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about providing outstanding patient care. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Previous healthcare experience is desirable, but we welcome applicants with the right values, commitment and willingness to learn.
Main duties of the job
- To assist the Operator and other qualified healthcare professionals in checking patient details in line with Trust identification policy.
- To assist the nursing team in preparation of patients. This will include completion of day-case admissions, observations, documentation, relevant safety checklists, changing the patient into appropriate gowns, and any other reasonable steps.
- To undertake intravenous cannulation in accordance with Trust and Imaging policy.
- To answer patient or carer queries within scope of practice and escalate appropriately to a registered nurse or radiologist.
- To assist with moving and handling responsibilities at any point during the patient pathway.
- To assist in the preparation and maintenance of the clinical environment in line with Trust infection control policies and procedures.
- To assist with point-of-care testing under the close supervision of a suitably trained registered nurse.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE Math and English or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy environment
- Ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision
- Ability to deal with people from different backgrounds
- Experience of having working relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous NHS clinical experience
- Previous Intravenous cannulation experience and training
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised, using own initiative and prioritise workload efficiently
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure within a fast, paced environment
- Good level of computer literacy, with good keyboard and IT skills
- Ability to input and retrieve data accurately on a computerised system
Desirable
- Previous use of Radiology information systems
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust Wide
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)