Band 3 Clinical Support Worker – Accident and Emergency Dept - EDGH
Band 3 Clinical Support Worker – Accident and Emergency Dept - EDGH
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We are keen to attract Clinical Support Workers who are looking for a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Our Emergency Departments are extremely busy; you will care for different groups of patients in Majors, Minors, Resus, Triage and The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) We pride ourselves on having an integrated friendly and welcoming team
Some of our CSW’s go on to further develop and undertake the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) programme to qualify as a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) We have a Practice Educator within the Emergency Department who will support your learning to develop within the role of the CSW and beyond. We run regular training days for your development and you will be allocated to a team led by one of the Department’s Matrons.
You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, contributing fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff. Teamwork is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.
The role will be varied but might include insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, toileting, giving basic nursing care, undertaking ECGs and observations etc. Training and a period of supervision and supernumerary time will be given on induction.
We are looking for Clinical Support Workers who have hospital experience, this is desirable but not essential. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths, Care Certificate and or NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent or the willingness to work towards this. Your role will be varied but might include insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, toileting, giving basic nursing care, undertaking ECGs and observations etc. Training and a period of supervision and supernumerary time will be given on induction.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mandy Cottingham Job title: Head of Nursing Email address: amanda.cottingham@nhs.net Telephone number: 07816 082411
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