Health Care Assistant - Vascular Lab

Job summary
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is a key member of the Vascular Laboratory team, providing clinical, administrative and patient-centred support to Clinical Vascular Scientists and other healthcare professionals.

The post holder will support the delivery of a safe, efficient, high-quality and compassionate vascular diagnostic service by assisting with patient preparation and care, undertaking delegated clinical tasks within agreed competencies, preparing clinical areas and equipment, maintaining stock and supporting the smooth running of the department.

The HCA will provide reassurance and practical support to patients attending for vascular investigations, helping with mobility and positioning where required while maintaining dignity, privacy, confidentiality and patient safety at all times.

The post holder will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, following departmental and Trust policies and procedures, infection prevention and control requirements, and agreed standards of practice. The role requires good communication and interpersonal skills, a caring and professional approach, and the ability to work effectively within a busy clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

• Support Clinical Vascular Scientists and wider team with the safe assessment and care of patients attending the Vascular Laboratory.
• Welcome, reassure and assist patients, including those who are elderly, frail, anxious or vulnerable.
• Assist patients with mobility, positioning and personal needs during vascular investigations.
• Prepare clinical rooms, vascular equipment and consumables for examinations and clinics.
• Undertake routine observations and appropriate clinical support duties within agreed competencies.
• Recognise and promptly escalate changes or concerns regarding a patient's condition, comfort, mobility or wellbeing.
• Support efficient patient flow and clinic organisation.
• Maintain accurate patient information and clinical records on relevant hospital systems.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised clinical environment, following infection prevention and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor stocks, use equipment and consumables responsibly, and report faults or shortages.
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and safeguarding standards at all times.
• Work effectively with Clinical Vascular Scientists, nursing, administrative and other multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Complete mandatory training, maintain competencies and contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Salary £25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time
Band Band 2
Reference number 390-NR-CTC-BA-1914

Essential qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Phlebotomy or clinical support training.
• Care Certificate or willingness to achieve within probation period.

Essential knowledge and experience

• Experience of working with patients in a healthcare, care, or customer-facing environment.
• Understanding of confidentiality, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, equality and diversity.
• Knowledge of basic patient care and support.

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Experience using electronic patient record systems.
• Knowledge of vascular disease and diagnostic investigations.
• Previous experience working in a vascular laboratory, diagnostic imaging department, outpatient setting, or acute hospital environment.

Essential communication

• Good written communication skills.

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 contact
Lead Clinical Vascular Scientist, Laura Wingate, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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