Clinical Support Worker - Cardiology

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cardiac nurse specialist team. The team is made up of highly skilled Cardiac Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Specialist nurses in electrophysiology, heart failure and acute coronary syndrome.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated clinical support worker to join our service at University Hospital Dorset. The role involves the management and coordination of care in outpatient services, contributing to the provision of a high standard of cardiology care. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

The position is varied and will require the post holder to be adaptable to demands from patient support including performing tests such as electrocardiography, administration, and the booking of patients into clinics to ensure they flow smoothly and effectively.

The shift patterns and times will vary according to the needs of the service.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main Duties of the Job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About Us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases, this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Date Posted: 21 March 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference Number: 153-ME04354

Job Locations:
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW

Job Description

Responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• To be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard with a pass in English and mathematics.
• NVQ or working towards in health and social care/customer service and administration.

Experience Essential

• Previous experience of working in an acute care setting within a busy hospital environment.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office modules (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint) and the use of databases.

Desirable

• Experience of working with a range of different people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's Website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers