Specialist Support Worker - Doncaster, United Kingdom - Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

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Doncaster, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The specialist support worker will hold the required level of skills and knowledge to undertake the running of the physical health monitoring arm of the Clozapine and Lithium Clinic.

This will include venepuncture, physical health measurements, specialist side effect monitoring and reporting.

The role will also include the use of specialist equipment, for which external companies provide training and support for.

The use of the equipment is paramount to the service and therefore the post holder will be required to be competent in its use, and to manage any anomalies with this equipment promptly.

The new pathway will see the post holder work alongside a registered nurse associate to manage this cohort of patients requiring support and intervention, with the support and leadership of the senior nurses in the nurse led clinic service.

The post holder will support the Clozapine and Lithium Clinic to deliver highquality patient care, upholding patient dignity delivered with kindness and compassion.
The post holder will provide the required monitoring including the undertaking of physical health measures, for the essential medications Clozapine and Lithium.
The post holder will be responsible for the organisation of the clinic based service.
The post holder will be required to work closely with colleagues, and with other services to ensure the essential running of the clinic.
The post holder will be responsible for raising any anomalies with appropriately trained qualified practitioners to ensure that any concerns are dealt with and handed over swiftly.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation.

Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role