Clinical Support Worker - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description
Band 3


Main area

  • Acute Medicine
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Grade

  • Band 3
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Contract

  • Permanent
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Hours

  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to days and nights)
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Site

  • Acute Medicine
Receiving area
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • Today at 23:59Job overview


Required to carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.

Main duties of the job


In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Personal Specification documents attached to this advert.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker position working on our Acute Medical Receiving Area


Acute medicine is undergoing some new exciting changes and this is a great opportunity to be a part of this.

Based at the Queens Medical Centre, our Acute Medical Receiving Area prides itself on providing excellent care.

We are a medical admissions unit that is dynamic and fast paced, caring for patients admitted through our Emergency Department and GP Admissions pathways who require an inpatient stay or require same day emergency care.


This is an opportunity to learn new skills and develop in a medical admissions area that is passionate about continued professional development.

Working for our organisation


AMRA is a fast paced environment, taking patients from General practice, NUH clinics, paramedics, out of hours services, specialties and Emergency Department who require same day emergency care or short stay care in need of further assessment.

We are a team
- we always look out for one another and are keen to develop each other, both professionally and personally. We pride ourselves on our teamwork and willingness to engage with each other to ensure that even the most difficult of shifts are managed.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients.


This will include:

assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include washing/bathing, oral care, escorting to toilet, assisting with bed pans/commodes, making beds and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures.

Assisting patients in taking medications including nebulisers under the supervision of

registered staff assisting the registered staff with taking and recording patients' temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and completing patient fluid balance charts assisting with meeting the dietary needs of patients which will include distribution of drinks and meals and helping patients to eat and drink as required.

Be able to perform competent venepuncture and cannulation.

Carry out expected role without the need for constant supervision although recognising limitations and seeking direction when necessary.

Use initiative in planning daily and weekly routines.

Make a contribution to the development of patient care and setting standards.


Be aware of need for own personal development and be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.

Assist and participate in the implementation of Essence of Care benchmarking, the productive ward initiative

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Essential criteria

  • Has care experience
Desirable criteria

  • Has worked in an acute setting

Qualifications:

Essential criteria

  • Additional cannulation, venepuncture and ECG packages completed
Desirable criteria

  • Working toward completing additional packages
GCSE Maths and English

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.

Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.


Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence:

All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.


At Risk of redundancy:

NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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