Clinical Support Worker Sau

Job summary Job Title: Clinical Support Worker Hours per week: Part time - 30 hours per week Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent Closing Date: 27th November 2024 Interview Date: 6th December 2024 (may be subject to change) The Surgical Assessment Unit at George Eliot Hospital is looking to recruit a Clinical Support Worker.
Do you have a passion for Surgical Care, are you looking for a new challenge and career opportunities, if so a fantastic opportunity has arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join our busy, evolving Surgical Assessment Unit Team at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, positive thinking, committed and experienced Clinical Support Workers who have excellent communication skills to join this clinical support role within our existing Surgical Assessment Team **This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
#JoinTeamEliot Main duties of the job The Clinical Care Support Worker will function at a higher competency level that of other Health Care Support Workers with responsibility for actively participating as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU).
The Clinical Care Worker will be working under the direct supervision of the Senior Nurse within the SAU, it is anticipated that the role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skill, knowledge, and competence to be determined within the Surgical Assessment Unit.
About us Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage.
An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.
Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:Effective Open Communicationexcellence and safety in everything we doChallenge but supportExpect respect and dignityLocal health that inspires confidenceBenefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the care of patients each shift under the supervision of a registered nurse delivering personal and clinical care to include: Personal care, hygiene and elimination Nutritional needs Skin and pressure area care Patient chaperone Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities in line with appropriate standards and guidelines.
Document care in patients records and ensure countersigned by a registered nurse.
To use accurate, clear and concise documentation written or electronically.
Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective service Within the remit of your role and under supervision contribute to the planning and completion of holistic assessment.
Liaise and work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team understanding their roles.
Anticipate the needs of the patients to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times.
Participate in daily handovers, handovers from Emergency Department, ward departments and meetings.
Maintain all aspects of confidentiality regarding patients, relatives and colleagues.
Have a responsibility for the tidiness and promoting cleanliness of patient areas, including equipment, assessment rooms, storerooms, and take appropriate care of furniture.
Ensure patient trolleys, examination couches are properly cleaned between patient use Clinical: With appropriate training the Clinical Support Worker will gain skills, knowledge and competence to undertake / perform the following:- To undertake, record, document and report the following as appropriate to the clinical area Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen saturations Completion of NEWS documentation and escalate and report results to appropriate registered nurse / practitioner Patientrack o Blood sugar recordings obtained by capillary sampling.
To ensure the appropriate monitoring of fluid balance charts.
Removal of urinal catheters and collection of specimens Venepuncture Cannulation ECG Blood collection Care of a patient with a nasogastric tube Communication Skills: To work as a member of the Surgical Assessment Team, establishing effective communication across the multi-disciplinary team and wards and departments across the Trust and with patient and carers To establish professional relationships with patient and carers, communicating in ways which respect views, beliefs and culture and being aware of own response to distressing circumstances.
To report to the senior nurse on duty in a timely way giving information relating to all work activity and identifying significant changes in relation to direct patient care and treatment plans.
To act as a patient advocate.
To have an awareness of triggers and processes for incident reporting, safeguarding concerns and wider governance issues and be able to escalate to the Senior Nurse on duty.
Education, Training and Information: To maintain professional standards in agreed range of clinical and non-clinical activities specific to the Surgical Assessment Unit, maintaining and updating skills and knowledge as per Trust policy To work at all times within the boundaries of competence, at no time undertaking activities that have not been previously agreed To be aware of own individual learning needs and seek appropriate support To participate in the appraisal process To keep up to date with Statutory and mandatory training (CSFT) For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification Qualification and Professional Training Essential Care Certificate GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare related qualification Desirable Evidence of CPD Experience and Knowledge Essential 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting Experience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/setting Understanding of basic physiology, normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care Knowledge and understanding of the 6C's of nursing oUnderstand the physiological, psychological and social needs of patients and their families Skills and Abilities Essential IT Skills - can use computer, email, word Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable ECG Cannulation/ Venepuncture Observation recording Personal Qualities Essential Work in line with Trusts ExCEL values and compact agreement An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs Able to work on own initiative Committed to delivering high standards of patient care Demonstrates a professional and positive attitude Able to be flexible and adaptable within the team Friendly, open and empathetic Reliable Enthusiastic, Self-motivated and responsive to change Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise