Job summaryAre you confident, passionate and have the STAR quality to make a difference to our patients' journey? If so Interventional Radiology is the place for you !The Interventional Radiology day case unit (IRDU) is situated in main X-ray RPH.We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate and loves the challenge of a busy day case unit. You will be guided in your role by a fantastic, friendly team of nurses, radiographers and consultants.For this role you will have to demonstrate previous acute experience, excellent communication skills, display a positive professional manner, be adaptive to change and have the drive and commitment to provide the best possible care for patients.In return we will provide a unique opportunity for both personal and professional growth, learning and development.We would love you to get in touch and take the time to come for an informal visit to see what a great department we have.Main duties of the jobYou will be part of a fantastic, well led team who care for a wide range of patients during their visits to interventional radiology.As a senior health care assistant you will support the nurses to provide high standards of care to our patients which will include:Welcoming patients to the day case unitPreparing patients for procedures including angiograms/biopsies/drains/vascular accessCare for patients post procedureDischarging patients following recovery.You will be responsible for providing a range of personalised care for patients including assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, moving and handling, catheter and drain care, NEWS observations, chaperoning patients, transferring patients, venepuncture & cannulation, if/once trained.You will support the productive operation of the department by undertaking a range of non- clinical activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment ensuring we are fully compliant with audit and trust standards and maintain our GOLD STAR award.You will also assist the department administratively, following full training, utilising Harris FLEX, SECTRA & stock ordering systems such as ATTICUS & Oracle.This fantastic opportunity to join our team as a senior health care assistant doesn't come around often, so apply now!!You will be given full training and support, an induction to enable you to be integrated with the team and continue your development for your future career.About usWe have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties to include but not be limited to:Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching eg: Urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs, blood sugarsProvide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.Undertake clinical duties relevant to clinical area following achievement of competencies.Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.Contribute to maintaining safe, clean, and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.Maintain and develop own competence.Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line managerFor more information please see the job description!Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssentialGCSE Maths & English grade C or above OR level 2 numeracy skills and level 2 literacy skillsBNCS or NVQ in Health Level 2Must be willing to undertake Trust internal INCS courseDesirableLevel 3 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 3Knowledge & ExperienceEssentialPrevious experience of working in an acute health care or related settingUnderstanding of health and safety issues within healthcareUnderstanding of concept and application of confidentialityUnderstanding of the role of a band 3 senior HCADesirablePrevious hospital experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalPreston & ChorleyPR2 9HTEmployer's websitehttps://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)