Overview
East Cheshire NHS Trust is looking to appoint enthusiastic, self-motivated and compassionate people to join our team of Clinical Support Workers. We currently have vacancies in Emergency Department. We are looking for Clinical Support Workers who can work in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment, possess excellent communication skills, maintain a high degree of confidentiality and are able to work to deadlines, provide excellent personal care to our patients and work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high standard of care by attending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, maintaining patient tissue integrity and providing pressure area care.
* Record observations and liaise with the patient’s families and the general public.
* Support colleagues in providing a positive experience for the patient.
* Read the attached "Day in the life of a Health Care Assistant" for further information.
* Work across a range of shift patterns over a 7 day rota including early, late and night duty.
* Hours per week: 37.5.
* Provide patients with food and drink and assist where needed.
* Escort and assist patients in visiting the toilet, washing and getting dressed.
* Support wound and skin management.
* Record and document patient observations (e.g., temperature).
* Recognise signs of deterioration and progression through observation and conversation and escalate any such matters promptly.
* Liaise with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, porters and social workers.
* Support the routine of the ward including responding to visitor and patient needs.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Additional information
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Closing
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
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