Health Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 3, Health Care Assistant to work within the Community Cardiac Service.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys providing excellent care and ensure patients are always put first. We want someone who wants to learn and develop. The post holder will be based on one of our community sites.

The applicant will have experience in working within cardiology or a fast paced, high volume service and will need to be able to perform basic cardiac tests such as ECG.

Working in an outpatient setting would be an advantage. The applicant will require good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

The successful applicant will be given appropriate training for other diagnostics carried out in the community.

To support a multi-disciplinary specialist team in delivering delegated care to patients
within cardiology.

Assist in the provision of care to patients, being supported and supervised by a
registered nurse.

To provide aspects of personal healthcare as directed and delegate by the multiprofessional
team

To support the provision and delivery of health care and health promotion advice in
order that patients are informed and empowered to make appropriate health choices
to support their independence

Carry out assigned duties which maintain hygiene, orderliness and safety of the
ward/department environment.

To be flexible in working practices and areas.

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.

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.