Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing outstanding care to our patients

To work closely with the Peninsula Heart Clinic Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)

To work within the Catheter lab providing imaging for PCI, Angiograms, Pacing/Complex Devices and Electrophysiology & Ablation services

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

To ensure the provision of an effective Radiography service within the Cardiac Cath Labs.

To produce and promote images of the highest technical quality, adapting and tailoring the examination to the needs of the patient taking into account their physical and medical conditions.

To provide expert and clinical specialist catheter lab radiographic knowledge and advice to the department and hospital including referrers, other clinical staff, patients and their relatives.

To undertake specialised catheter lab radiographic techniques and teach such skills to other radiographers within the department.

To provide professional leadership, training and induction for all radiographic staff seconded to the catheter lab on a rotational and permanent basis.

To work unsupervised

To monitor all radiographic standards within the catheter labs, identifying any problems and instituting remedial action as required to maintain and improve quality.

To observe all Local Rules for Radiation Protection, ensuring they are complied with, and that radiation safety is of paramount importance.

To be responsible for the organisation of work programmes for the suites, including checking and monitoring of all request forms.

To contribute to the coordination of the catheter labs, working with the other professional leads, senior clinic management, and cardiologists.

To provide statistics relating to the service as requested by senior staff including the analysis of referrals, room utilisation and workload, disseminating data as required.

Working with the Lead Consultants to provide clinical specialist advice on equipment requirements

To be able to advise medical staff on the technical and clinical applications and limitations of imaging procedures with particular reference to catheter lab radiography.

To abide by all Trust and PHC policies and procedures.

MANAGERIAL

To support Radiation Protection Supervisor Quality Management programme.

To undertake specialised cardiac catheter lab radiography procedures unaided.

To critically evaluate images both technically and clinically in order to ensure that the best possible imaging is produced taking the patients medical and physiological conditions into account.

To maintain the highest standards of personal practical and theoretical knowledge.

To organise planned maintenance and advise engineers on equipment problems and failures, undertaking fault finding procedures and remedial action as required by equipment maintenance engineers.

To diligently record all necessary operational and technical data, using departmental and hospital paper and electronic systems.

To monitor quality control of all imaging protocols.

To maintain a Quality Assurance programme within the catheter lab in accordance with departmental policy.

To be responsible for radiography audit as it applies to the catheter lab.

To be responsible for the promotion of and compliance with the Local Rules for Radiation Safety; ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is of paramount importance at all times.

To ensure that all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents in the work area are promptly brought to the attention of the Health and Safety Representative, and when requested, co-operate with any investigations undertaken. Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors.

To comply at all times with policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety. and to escalate any hazard in accordance with reporting processes.

EDUCATIONAL

Participate in relevant induction programmes for new staff, as appropriate.

To participate in educational programmes for own professional development, including (but not limited to) mandatory training in: a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling.

To participate in ongoing teaching programmes and staff development.

To act as an educational resource for others.

Ensure that all members of staff are conversant with and adhere to: a) Policies and procedures, local, regional and national b) Correct use of equipment c) Clinical guidelines.

To ensure own training needs are met and maintain a development structure that will foster best practice.

Attend any specific clinical training that ensures clinical competency is maintained.

Complete reports and records as required by managers e.g. incidents/accidents.

Deal with complaints in accordance with local and Trust policy.

Maintain effective communication with all service users and the multidisciplinary team.

Attend meetings as required.

Liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.

Ensure Clinical Governance standards are met with partnership of unit manager/s.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must hold current professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Previous experience working within a cardiac catheter lab

Desirable

• Previous experience of QA responsibilities

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Regent's Park Healthcare

Address

Peninsula Heart Clinic

Derriford Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.regentsparkhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Healthcare Assistant (maternity cover to April 2027).

REPORTS TO: Cardiac Matron.

LOCATION: Peninsula Heart Clinic, Plymouth, UK.

HOURS: full-time spread over 3 days/nights (days: 8AM - PM; nights 8PM - 8AM).

PAY:£25,685.00-£27,395.00 gross per year.

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly across all areas of the clinic. We expect there will be no requirement to work Bank Holidays without prior & mutual agreement.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

To support trained nursing staff in the following clinical locations within the Peninsula Heart Clinic: 1) outpatient clinic; 2) cardiac catheter lab; and 3) day-case unit.

Ensure outpatient areas are prepared ahead of each clinical session in accordance with the agreed protocol.

To provide administrative clerical and clinical support to the clinical team for patient medical records.

To welcome patients to the service making them feel at ease throughout their visit to the Peninsula Heart Clinic.

To ensure patient documents are sourced and that the correct clinical information has been provided in order to support a smooth patient journey.

To act as a chaperone for patients as required.

To treat all patients and their relatives with kindness and respect.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform basic observations (height & weight) when indicated in accordance with the protocol and Trust policy.

To perform blood pressure monitoring in accordance with the protocol and policy.

To perform blood glucose testing when indicated in accordance with the protocol and policy.

To perform urinalysis when indicated in accordance with the protocol and policy.

To perform phlebotomy procedures in accordance with the protocol and policy.

To perform peripheral cannulation in accordance with the protocol and policy.

To perform saturation monitoring when indicated in accordance with the protocol and policy.

To perform electrocardiogram (ECG) in accordance with standard protocols.

To act as a chaperone when required.

Support clinical team with any urgent patient transfers.

To perform decontamination of equipment and consulting rooms in accordance with protocol and Trust Infection control policy.

To support the storage of medication in lockable fridges and carrying out daily temperature analysis.

To support the management of clinical stock items and equipment to ensure that these remain available ahead of every outpatient clinic session and to escalate to management when items are missing or require replacement.

To ensure the waiting room and treatment room environment are safe, clear of obstacles and reporting any hazards or faults.

To work within the limits of own competence and area of responsibility and accountability.

To monitor the quality of work in own area and alerts others to quality issues, reporting any errors or issues to the appropriate person.

To maintain quality in own work and supervises others to do so.

Ensures patient safety at all times.

Contribute to own personal development and takes part in own appraisal.

Support and act as a role model to more junior staff and colleagues.

Contributes to the planning and implementation of activities to raise awareness of health and wellbeing e.g. health promotion activities.

To assist with patient mobility as required.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to accurately record clinical observations with demonstrable experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work flexibly in line with clinic activity.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience with cannulation, venipuncture, ECG and blood glucose testing.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years Health Care Assistant experience, ideally working in a cardiology/hospital;

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate;
• Level 2 HCA qualification.

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

Regent's Park Healthcare

Address

Peninsula Heart Clinic

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.regentsparkhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Administrator

REPORTS TO: Clinic Manager

LOCATION: Dorset Heart Clinic, Bournemouth, UK

HOURS: Working patterns are assigned across Monday to Sat, typically covering 8am - 8pm with full-time hours equating to 37.5 per week. We expect there will be no requirement to work Bank Holidays without prior & mutual agreement.

SALARY: From £25,685.00/year, depending on experience.

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

BENEFITS:

• Company events

• Company pension contributions

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Private medical insurance

• Generous Sick pay

• Life Cover

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• To liaise effectively and efficiently with (but not limited to) the following individuals/organisations:

Consultants and their secretaries.

Patients and their relatives.

Referring GPs and their offices.

Private medical insurance companies.

Clinical staff.

NHS Trust staff.

Self-Payers; and

Other third-party organisations.

• To manage correspondence and telephone enquiries speedily and accurately.
• To book outpatients appointments onto IT systems.
• To prepare medical notes and other clinical information in preparation for a clinical session, ensuring all paperwork is filed correctly and no notes are missing.
• To ensure all payments for self-payers are collected on the same day as their clinic visit wherever possible.
• To type letters and other correspondence accurately and swiftly.
• To ensure a log of any payments received is completed on a weekly basis and updated on the appropriate management systems.
• To provide clinic receptionist duties if required to do so.
• To maintain inventory of supplies.
• To collaborate closely with medical staff, department heads, and other administrators to support effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• To undertake mandatory training relevant to the role to remain compliant with our ways of working.
• Any other duties that may be required consistent with the nature and grade of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The right candidate should have 2 years administration experience ideally within NHS or other healthcare settings.

Knowledge, Experience and Understanding

Essential

• (E) Excellent spoken and written English
• (E) Knowledge of Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• (E) Computer literacy
• (E) Good numeracy skills
• (E) Understanding and sensitivity to patients concerns and confidentiality
• (E) Excellent interpersonal skills
• (E) Prior experience as an administrator in an office setting
• (E) Confidence of working with senior doctors and managers

Desirable

• (D) Experience of using EPIC
• (D) Good grasp of medical terminology
• (D) Prior experience in a medical context
• (D) Knowledge of NHS IT systems
• (D) Private medical insurance experience

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

Regent's Park Healthcare

Address

Regent's Park Healthcare (Dorset Heart Clinic)

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital 1st Floor – East Wing

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.regentsparkhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)