An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to work within our District Nursing teams. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and carry out routine care for patients in support of and supervised by District Nurse/Registered Nurse. You should have excellent communication skills which include effective written skills and a good working knowledge of IT systems.
The role will include various clinical skills which include venepuncture, medicine administration, catheter care and other appropriate clinical investigations without supervision following the relevant training if required. You will also be involved in the care of palliative and end of life patients in their own home.
You will provide support to other members of the multidisciplinary team including staff nurses and student nurses.
You will also carry out assigned duties to meet the patients’ needs that will ensure that they are cared for appropriately.
You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and referring appropriately to the registered professional. Lone working is part of this role. You must also have the ability to travel throughout the area to provide patient care.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.