Clinical Support Worker – A&E

Clinical Support Worker – A&E - Conquest Hospital We are keen to attract Clinical Support Workers who are looking for new challenges and opportunities. Our Emergency Departments are extremely busy; you'll be exposed to caring for different groups of patients in Majors, Minors, Resus, Triage, and Paediatrics and in the Clinical Decision Unit. We pride ourselves on having an integrated friendly and welcoming team We are looking for experienced Clinical Support Workers, hospital experience is desirable but not essential. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths, Care Certificate and or NVQ2 two in health and social care or the equivalent role. Your role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter, training will be provided You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, contributing fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff. Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patient. Main duties of the job .The role will be toprovide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter, training will be provided The role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter, training will be provided About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 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Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications / Training GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate (or willing to work towards) 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent Experience Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme Relevant experience working in the NHS Other Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role ie. Cannulation, wound care, ECG Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr