Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,
Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities
Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Clinical Support Worker - Interventional Radiology who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to be an integral part of our team and demonstrate a willingness to develop the knowledge and skills required to assist in caring for radiology patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
You will provide assistance to the nursing team in providing a high standard of research-based patient care for radiology patients and work collaboratively and co-operatively to meet the needs of these patients and their families within the sphere of his/her level of competence related to in-service training, at the discretion of the Radiology Senior Sister.
Working hours are 8am - 6pm, Monday - Friday currently. You will therefore be rostered to work 4 out of 5 days. The Interventional Radiology Service will be undergoing changes in the near future which will result in a 7 day working week with an out of hours on call service.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of nursing care to meet the needs of patients with supervision and support from senior colleagues. Prepare each individual's environment, equipment and materials appropriately for the procedure prior to starting the procedure. Be responsible for the accurate recording of clinical observations and data relating to patients care, ensuring any concerns are discussed with the senior colleagues. To identify clinical changes in patients and seek timely advice from senior colleagues whenever necessary. Undertake the delegated task/assessments correctly, effectively, to time and report back on those aspects of assessments. Move patients, machinery and goods in accordance with East & North Herts NHS Trust policies and procedures, whilst identifying and minimizing the risks involved. Involve patients and carers/relatives in shared decision making and provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria Good Basic education Willingness to successfully complete the level 3 apprenticeship and QCF as identified by department (or equivalent qualification) within 12 months of employment Previous Experience
Desirable criteria Previous experience in an acute settings i.e., theatres, endoscopy or in an acute clinical setting Skills/ Knowledge
Essential criteria Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting. Ability to work within a team Demonstrates a flexible approach to work. Desirable criteria Basic IT skills or willingness to develop Additional requirements
Essential criteria Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach Ability to be supportive and empathetic To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner Self-motivated. Other requirements
Essential criteria Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day
Our values
We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.
Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.
Committed to our Community
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net
We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.
We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.
When you apply...
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form. Some servers automatically send e-mails to your junk mail so please check as well as your inbox.
As a publicly funded employer, we need to ensure we utilise our funds responsibly, this may mean we are unable to support sponsorship required to gain the right to work for particular positions. We strongly advise you to contact the line manager or a member of the Resourcing Team before applying to confirm if we will be able to support with sponsorship for that post. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities
Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Clinical Support Worker - Interventional Radiology who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to be an integral part of our team and demonstrate a willingness to develop the knowledge and skills required to assist in caring for radiology patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
You will provide assistance to the nursing team in providing a high standard of research-based patient care for radiology patients and work collaboratively and co-operatively to meet the needs of these patients and their families within the sphere of his/her level of competence related to in-service training, at the discretion of the Radiology Senior Sister.
Working hours are 8am - 6pm, Monday - Friday currently. You will therefore be rostered to work 4 out of 5 days. The Interventional Radiology Service will be undergoing changes in the near future which will result in a 7 day working week with an out of hours on call service.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of nursing care to meet the needs of patients with supervision and support from senior colleagues. Prepare each individual's environment, equipment and materials appropriately for the procedure prior to starting the procedure. Be responsible for the accurate recording of clinical observations and data relating to patients care, ensuring any concerns are discussed with the senior colleagues. To identify clinical changes in patients and seek timely advice from senior colleagues whenever necessary. Undertake the delegated task/assessments correctly, effectively, to time and report back on those aspects of assessments. Move patients, machinery and goods in accordance with East & North Herts NHS Trust policies and procedures, whilst identifying and minimizing the risks involved. Involve patients and carers/relatives in shared decision making and provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria Good Basic education Willingness to successfully complete the level 3 apprenticeship and QCF as identified by department (or equivalent qualification) within 12 months of employment Previous Experience
Desirable criteria Previous experience in an acute settings i.e., theatres, endoscopy or in an acute clinical setting Skills/ Knowledge
Essential criteria Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting. Ability to work within a team Demonstrates a flexible approach to work. Desirable criteria Basic IT skills or willingness to develop Additional requirements
Essential criteria Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach Ability to be supportive and empathetic To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner Self-motivated. Other requirements
Essential criteria Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day
Our values
We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.
Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.
Committed to our Community
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net
We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.
We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.
When you apply...
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form. Some servers automatically send e-mails to your junk mail so please check as well as your inbox.
As a publicly funded employer, we need to ensure we utilise our funds responsibly, this may mean we are unable to support sponsorship required to gain the right to work for particular positions. We strongly advise you to contact the line manager or a member of the Resourcing Team before applying to confirm if we will be able to support with sponsorship for that post. #J-18808-Ljbffr
