We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to join our Outpatient Nursing Team at Lewisham Hospital.
Details:
* Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday to Friday, no weekends or bank holidays.
* Work within outpatient clinics to deliver care to patients from home or nursing care homes.
* Support various specialties including rheumatology, cardiology, nephrology, haematology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and neurology.
* Must possess a Care Certificate issued by an NHS Trust.
Responsibilities include:
1. Moving and handling patients, including transferring patients on wheelchairs for X-ray, scans, and other transports.
2. Performing breath tests to analyze digestion of sugars or carbohydrates.
3. Undertaking FibroScan assessments to evaluate liver health.
4. Undertaking urinalysis.
5. Chaperoning patients during examinations and procedures.
6. Supporting patients and assisting clinicians during clinical procedures such as haemorrhoid banding.
7. Performing phlebotomy (venepuncture) following successful training.
Our staff are our greatest asset. We promote a culture of engagement through Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, aiming to improve representation, accessibility, and staff experience.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Mayrose Bailey-Chambers
* Job Title: Nurse Manager
* Email: maybailey-chambers@nhs.net
* Telephone: 07795617256
Candidate contact hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.
Minimum requirements: Care Certificate issued by an NHS Trust, with appropriate accreditation from Skills for Care, Health Education England, or Skills for Health.
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