Responsibilities
* Clerking of emergency and elective patients ensuring that mandatory documentation is completed.
* Admit and investigate emergency admissions, under the supervision of the CT, Registrar and Consultant.
* Venepuncture and cannulation of patients when appropriate and necessary, ensuring all consenting has been agreed with the patient.
* Undertake ward duties to ensure patient pathways are progressed.
* Discuss with relatives any clinical concerns and plans as necessary.
* Timely writing of discharge summaries.
* Timely assessment of patients in order discharge planning can be facilitated.
* Adherence to all ESHT policies including 'Bare Below the Elbows'.
* Ensure accurate completion of documentation.
* Attend Consultant ward rounds.
* As necessary attend operating theatre sessions for observation and possible assisting.
* Any other duties appropriate to the post.
Benefits
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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