Job Description

Are you a caring and experienced Healthcare Assistant ready to develop your skills in a highly specialised environment? Our Interventional Radiology team is looking for Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join us in delivering safe, compassionate, and effective care to patients undergoing a wide range of procedures.



Interventional Radiology involves performing minimally invasive procedures under image guidance, including fluoroscopy, CT and ultrasound for both diagnostic and treatment purposes. These procedures may be carried out under local anaesthetic, general anaesthetic, or sedation. Patients require reassurance, close monitoring, and compassionate support before, during, and after their procedures.



We provide 24/7 Interventional Radiology cover as part of the Trust's stroke thrombectomy and major trauma services. As such, all Healthcare Assistants will be expected to join the IR on-call rota following a period of induction and training.



IR is a technologically advanced and rapidly evolving area of medicine. If you're someone who thrives in a high-tech, dynamic environment and is interested in being part of a cutting-edge clinical service, this role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity.



Ready to Apply?



If you're committed to delivering exceptional patient care and want to expand your clinical skills in a specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.



Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

What We're Looking For:

Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or similar clinical setting

A calm, empathetic approach with a genuine commitment to high-quality patient care

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Confidence working in a specialised, fast-paced clinical environment

Willingness to work flexibly, including out-of-hours on-call shifts after training

Motivation to learn and develop within a technically complex and rewarding field

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting care delivery as planned and assessed by Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals

Monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing before, during, and after interventional procedures

Assisting with image-guided procedures the use fluoroscopy, CT and ultrasound

Helping ensure the smooth running of daily IR lists and clinics, with a focus on patient safety and experience

Carrying out extended clinical duties such as ECGs, venepuncture, and cannulation (following training and competency assessment)

Participating in the departmental on-call rota to support emergency IR procedures (after induction and training)



We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.



1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.



2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.



3. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.



4. To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.



5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.



6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.



7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.



8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.



9. Utilising skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.



10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.



11. maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills, where there may be barriers to understanding.



12. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty. This may include ordering supplies.



13. Work effectively as part of a team.



14. The SHCSW is responsible for inputting information into the electronic patient record where applicable and also into patients written records. Comply with all relevant legislation and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.



For further details please see the attached JD & PS