Cath Labs & Day unit Assistant Practitioner | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6236565/188-HCA312 |
Summary
Would you like to work Monday to Friday? Do you love working in a team? Do you like variety in your role? We are currently looking for Assistant Practitioners to join our team within the Cardiac Catheter Lab & Day Unit at the University Hospital Southampton, NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). This role is instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of the Catheter Labs on a daily basis.
The unit is purpose built and houses a 13 bedded Day Unit, four fully equipped Cardiac Catheter Labs, a Hybrid lab, a reception area for adults and a reception bay for Paediatrics as well as a recovery area for local and general anaesthetic cases.
The day unit is open 07:15 - 21:00. The Labs, 08:00 -18:00. The team of Assistant Practitioners cover the department from 07:15 – 18:00, Monday to Friday, shift pattern of 10 hour shifts four days a week.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You will coordinate, admit patients, assist with the running of small clinics, and start the discharge summaries for the Doctors. Based in the reception area and on the day unit, the Assistant Practitioners work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for Caring Innovative Professional Assistant Practitioners (Senior Healthcare Assistants) who share our Trust Values of “Patients First, Working Together, Always Improving” to complement our friendly team. You will be well organised, have excellent attention to detail and enjoy the challenge of working is a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
If you would like to find out more about joining the Cath Lab & Day Unit team, please contact us. Informal visits are welcomed and very strongly encouraged.
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Apr 2024