Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Community Diagnostic Centre based within Gateshead's MetroCentre and may be the challenge that you are looking for.
If you are an experienced Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant and looking to expand your skills and knowledge into point of care testing, or if you have previous experience in patient observations/monitoring, phlebotomy skills or taking ECG readings this could be the perfect job role for you.
Part of the regional development of Community Diagnostic Centres provide a broad range of elective diagnostics, including checks, scans and tests, away for acute hospital facilities to reduce the pressure on hospitals and provide quicker access to tests and greater convenience to patients.
The CDC will serve patients from the region requiring diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Echo), sleep studied, respiratory diagnostics and point of care tests.
This role will be aligned to the monitoring hub within the CDC where you will perform the point of care tests in a busy, high throughput department which will include taking patient observations, phlebotomy, blood pressure and ECG monitoring,
You will need to have good communication skills, be able to work within a shift pattern that covers a 7 day service 8am-8pm and be adaptable to changes that occur within a fast past high patient turnover environment to maintain an effective service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job will be to work as part of a team within the Monitoring Hub at the CDC MetroCentre with direct patient care.
You will undertake a range of point of care tests independently for patients within the region including blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording, phlebotomy and patient observations.
You will be responsible for correctly undertaking, recording and documenting the tests and results.
You will also be required to chaperone patients undergoing scans such as sleep studies and Echocardiograms and will be need to ensure the patient is safe and well during their visit at the CDC.
You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean clinical environment that meets the needs of the patients undergoing scans and tests.
Please not previous applicants need not re apply
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, and the new CDC at the MetroCentre all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note the Trust is not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification which detains the main responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note this post may close earlier than advertised if a high number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational qualification in health and social care
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience working independently and taking observations, tests and monitoring
Desirable
- Venepuncture and ECG Skills
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise own workload
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to build and sustain a positive therapeutic relationship
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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Community Diagnostic Centre, Metrocentre
Gateshead
NE11 9YG