Clinical Support Worker - Outpatients ( CIC )
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Band 3 Clinical Support Worker - 37.5 hours per week
The band 3 will be based in the Outpatient Departments at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle.
The CSW will be expected to set up/ close down all relevant Outpatient Clinics, have extended skills eg, venepuncture, ECG recording, basic Observations, BM monitoring, basic wound care and spirometry.
The successful individual needs to be approachable, flexible & keen to learn. Have an understanding of the Trust's values & expectations & present themselves in a professional manner at all times
To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care
Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives.
Continue to develop and maintain competencies in nursing tasks to maintain high quality safe care.
Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward / department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.
Contributes to the work of the department by working under direct or indirect supervision of registered practitioners.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time:
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).
Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this.
Benefits
* A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working Scheme
* Excellent opportunities for development
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme
* Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
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