Job summary
Job Title-Clinical Support Worker-Emergency Department
Hours per week-37.50
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent: Internal rotation
Salary-£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Closing Date-24.05.2024
Interview Date-05.06.2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference
Main duties of the job
To use accurate, clear and concise documentation written or electronically? Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of ahigh quality, cost effective service? Within the remit of your role and under supervision contribute to the planning and completion ofholistic assessments (not primary assessments) ensuring all care activities / assessments areclearly recorded and documented.? Have an understanding of care planning and participate in nursing interventions as delegated bya registered Nurse / Practitioner? Liaise and work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team understanding their roles? Anticipate the needs of the patients to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times? Participate in the daily handover and meetings.? Maintain all aspects of confidentiality regarding patients, relatives and colleges? Have a responsibility for the tidiness and promoting cleanliness of all patient areas, includingequipment rooms and storerooms, and take appropriate care of furniture and equipment
Ensure beds and equipment are properly cleaned between patient use
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Holistic approach to patient care.
Develop skills as band 3 in Emergency Department.
Support & teach band 2 workforce.
Work efficiently within a CQC rates good team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Holistic approach to patient care.
Develop skills as band 3 in Emergency Department.
Support & teach band 2 workforce.
Work efficiently within a CQC rates good team
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
- Experience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/setting
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary tea
- Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care
- Understand the physiological, psychological and social needs of patients and their families
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills - can use computer, email, word
- Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Work in line with Trusts ExCEL values and compact agreement
- An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
- Able to work on own initiative
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Demonstrates a professional and positive attitude
- Able to be flexible and adaptable within the team
- Friendly, open and empathetic
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic, Self-motivated and responsive to change
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Other
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move using appropriate aids
- Ability to handle and manoeuvre equipment and beds on a daily basis
- Working Monday to Friday with some Flexible working weekends and nights
- DBS/ occupational health checks required
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
- Experience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/setting
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary tea
- Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care
- Understand the physiological, psychological and social needs of patients and their families
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills - can use computer, email, word
- Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Work in line with Trusts ExCEL values and compact agreement
- An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
- Able to work on own initiative
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Demonstrates a professional and positive attitude
- Able to be flexible and adaptable within the team
- Friendly, open and empathetic
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic, Self-motivated and responsive to change
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Other
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move using appropriate aids
- Ability to handle and manoeuvre equipment and beds on a daily basis
- Working Monday to Friday with some Flexible working weekends and nights
- DBS/ occupational health checks required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
