Job Description

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our inpatient echocardiography service.



Echocardiography (heart scan) is used in a variety of inpatients to aid in diagnosis and management. We perform these in the Cardiac Hub with specialist machines and a specialist patient couch.



The successful candidate will be responsible for the transportation of patients to the Cardiac Hub from the wards and back. They will assist specialist staff where needed to ensure any investigations can be performed to a high standard.



Interviews for this role will be face to face only with no option for a remote interview



Communication with patients on the wards, checking patient's details are correct. Assist clinical members of the team in the examination room, including assisting with patient moving, chaperoning and supervision. Where appropriate provide comfort and reassurance to patients and accompanying relatives. Carry out and record patient observations, under the direction and supervision. Provide a safe patient transfer and transportation service throughout the directorate and wards. Communication with patients and staff, responding appropriately to requests for assistance, information, and complaints. Ensure patient changing and waiting areas are tidy and always maintained. Ensure adequate patient care is provided including personal hygiene, helping patients to change, assisting with use of the toilet. Under the direction of the clinical members of the team, confirm with wards and other departments patient appointment times and transportation requirements. Removal of patient IV Venflons following contrast examinations Ensure adequate supplies of clean linen in patient changing and examination rooms as appropriate. To put away clinical stores and maintain storerooms in a clean and tidy fashion.

For further information about working for our Trust please visit:



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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully . If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you r application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds . If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.