Clinical Support Worker - Planned Care Nursing Band 3 - Hailsham
An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Support Workers to work in the community. The post holder will support the District Nurse in delivering an efficient and high quality nursing service using evidence based practice to a wide range of patients within the locality.
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Support Worker to work in the Hailsham locality.
It is essential that you have NVQ or equivalent, excellent team working and communication skills and the desire to share knowledge and work within an inter-professional framework.
You will be required to work flexibly, we work 7 days a week (08:00 - 18:00) which will include weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
This is a community post and therefore you must have access to a car and hold a current driving license. You will also be expected to support students as part of their basic training and colleagues as part of their ongoing professional development.
The post holder will need to attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.
Duties for the Community Clinical Support Worker will be dependent upon competency and additional training undertaken but may include:
* Provide delegated clinical procedures, dependent on training such as, but not limited to venepuncture, wound care, insertion/removal of urinary catheter and catheter care.
* Administration of subcutaneous or topical medication (after additional training with competency checks)
* To undertake patients' vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, height, weight, neurological assessment, respirations, urinalysis, blood glucose and escalate concerns in line with policy
* Recognition of deteriorating patient and escalation processSafeguard the well-being and health of patients by reporting concerns
* Documentation of care actions and findings using the electronic patient record.
* If required, undertaking personal care duties, such as toileting, bathing and dressing /undressing.
* If required, assist with eating and drinking in line with care plan from Registered Professional.
About us
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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
* Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
* Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings
* Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written
* Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional
* Ability to demonstrate Care and Compassion and Commitment to/for patients and carers
* A clear desire to work in a care environment and understanding of role
* Able to maintain information confidentially
* Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
* Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role ie. Cannulation, wound care, ECG
Other
* Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role)
Qualifications / Training
* GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths (2)
* Care Certificate (or willing to work towards) (2)
* 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent (2)
* Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc (2)
* Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent (2)
Experience
* Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme (2)
* Relevant experience working in the NHS (2)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata
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