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

3 weeks ago

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Description
Band 3


Main area

  • Emergency Department

Grade

  • Band 3

Contract

  • Permanent

Hours

  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Minimum 23 hours per week)


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Site

  • QMC Campus

Town

  • Nottingham

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


Salary period

  • Yearly

Closing

  • 03/07/2023 23:59
Job overview

As a Clinical support worker at Queen's Medical Centre (working in adults), you can make all the difference.

You'll be part of a team that makes sure patients and their relatives are reassured and the medical staff who treat them have the support and resources they need to do the best possible job.

It's a big responsibility, and it's as rewarding as it is challenging in one of the biggest Emergency departments in Europe.


You will work as part of the wider nursing and medical team in our Majors and Urgent Treatment Units, as well as contribute to the early assessment of patients, their ongoing care, delivery of treatments and assist in their onwards travel from the Department.


Please note this role is full internal rotation made up of long shifts or covering 7 days a week, this will include nights, weekends and public holidays
Main duties of the job


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

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals, who are willing to expand their knowledge and learn new skills.

You should be able to demonstrate sensitivity and compassion towards patients and have the ability to work to a high standard as part of the multidisciplinary team.


Following appropriate training and with the indirect supervision of a registered nurse, participate in undertaking clinical tasks at the request of the ED Team.

Primarily you will be expected to undertake cannulation, venipuncture, observations and ECG recording, wound care/ wound closure, slings and splints.

After you have been in post for 12 months there will then be the chance to undertake training to be able to plaster

Working for our organisation

Our department offers education and development from DREEAM (
Department of
Research and
Education for
Emergency Medicine,
Acute Medicine and
Major Trauma) which is a world class teaching and research facility with an inter-professional focus to better support our colleagues working on the frontline


ED has an amazing staff support and wellbeing team
Meet members of the ED support and well-being team and see the work they do and support available for our team


Great reasons to join Nottingham University Hospital (NUH)
We are committed to delivering outstanding care, every time to our patients and to providing nurturing and support to our fabulous Team ED staff

New home of the 24 hours in A&E programme

In house training and development of our non registered team
- bespoke induction programme for our Emergency Department Assistants and Clinical Support Workers

Dedicated preceptorship, NQN and Band 2 -7 career pathway

Major Trauma Centre

Widest range of specialties in the Region

One of the busiest Emergency Departments in the UK

you will need to be able to commit to 6 weeks of full time training when you start the post to ensure you do all of the mandatory training for the post

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


You will need to:
Hold the right to work in the UK (certificate of sponsorship is not available for this role)

Be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks, which can last a number of weeks and includes a medical and criminal record check


What to expect after applying:

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to a
face to face interview.


Please note that virtual interviews will not be available.
Previous applicants in last 6 months need not reapply
- thankyou

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards.
Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Good basic level of secondary school education
Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of personal development in previous employment
  • Care certificate
  • Willingness to undertake further qualification in line with this post
  • Competency Certificate in the following trust role related packages:


  • Venepuncture

  • Cannulation
  • ECG
  • Plastering
  • Current Patient Manual Handling training
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of current clinical experience relative to this post.
  • Evidence of experience and competency of recording base line observations (to include blood pressure, pulse, temp, blood glucose)
Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience of working in Urgent or Emergency Care.
  • Evidence of working with Adults & Children.
Communication and relationship skills

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