Clinical Support Worker - Prescot, United Kingdom - St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Prescot, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join the Endoscopy Unit, working across both the Whiston and St.

Helens sites


We are looking for recruit a motivated individual who is committing to providing 5 star patient care, to join our dynamic and vastly developing Endoscopy Team.

The post holder will work closely with the Endoscopy Nurses, Nurse Endoscopists and Consultant Gastroenterologists.

Previous Endoscopy experience is desirable, but not essential as training and professional support will be provided.

The post holder will also have an extended induction and training programme, prior to commencement in post.


To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.

To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.


To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.


To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.


To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.

To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.


To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.


St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.


We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man.

We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.


Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.


Our latest achievements include:


  • Acute Trust of the Year
  • HSJ Awards November 201
  • Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC
  • Inspection August 201
  • Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
  • Best acute Trust in the North West for quality of care (NHS Staff Survey 2021)
  • Best place to work in the North West (NHS Staff Survey 2021)
In the NHS Staff Survey 2021 the Trust scored the highest marks in the North West for the following areas;

  • Standard of care
  • Best place to work
  • Care of patients being the Trust's priority
  • Staff engagement
  • Staff morale
  • Compassionate and inclusive
  • Providing a safe environment for staff
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.


To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.

To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.

To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.


To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.

To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once C.S.W. training is complete.

To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.


ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES


Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.


GENERAL DUTIES
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs

To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust "Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work" and the Trust corporate "Health and Safety Policies and Procedures".

You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.

To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post.

To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively.

Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may
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