Job summary
Job Title: SDEC Healthcare Support Worker
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (Working across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays (long days and early/late shifts)
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent: Working across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays (long days and early/late shifts)
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 "pro rota"
Closing Date: 27th November 2024
Interview Date: 10th December 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so 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.
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To clinically support with undertaking delegated duties as directed by the SDEC team when managing a cohort of patients who are under the clinical responsibility of the SDEC Team.
To support and work alongside the SDEC team with treating and providing basic care needs of patients that present within the SDEC Unit in line with local protocols and SDEC Unit pathways.
Main duties of the job
To clinically support with undertaking delegated duties as directed by the SDEC team whenmanaging a cohort of patients who are under the clinical responsibility of the SDEC Team.
To support and work alongside the SDEC team with treating and providing basic care needs of patients that present within the SDEC Unit in line with local protocols and SDEC Unit pathways.
To work closely with staff in Emergency Department, Urgent Care Team, General Practitioners and Capacity team whilst maintaining an efficient, effective, safe delivery of patient care within the Ambulatory Care Unit.
Support the flow of patients from the Emergency Department to Ambulatory.
Emergency Care in line with Ambulatory care Pathways.
Reporting any changes of patient's conditions to one of the SDEC's clinicians or Nursing staff.
Maintain accurate appointment, filling and coding records as required.
Support the Lead Receptionist and admin with any administrative tasks that may be required.
Reporting any changes of patient's conditions to one of the SDEC's clinicians or Nursing staff.
Maintain accurate appointment, filling and coding records as required.
Support the Lead Receptionist and admin with any administrative tasks that may be required.
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, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform a range of nursing skills as per trust policy including venepuncture, cannulation, recording ECGs and clinical observations.
- To participate in all elements of direct patient care including hydration, nutrition, continence, pressure area care and harm prevention.
- To ensure all trust documentation pertaining to patient care and departmental safety are completed to a high standard.
To promote good working relationships within the nursing teams, providing appropriate advice and support.
To escalate deteriorating patients in a timely manner and taking responsibility for supporting the team in such situations.
- Perform cannulation and venepuncture as directed by nursing team.
- Perform vital signs monitoring, ECG recording and Blood Glucose monitoring, reporting abnormal results to registered nursing staff as appropriate.
- Lead on managing the clerical aspects of Ambulatory Clinics, including booking and inputting outcomes/appointments onto Lorenzo and other appointment systems.
Lead on coding Ambulatory Care appointments.
Requesting and filing notes of Ambulatory Care Patient
Working within set guidelines and Trust policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
To work closely with staff in Emergency Department, Urgent Care Team, General Practitioners and Capacity team whilst maintaining an efficient, effective, safe delivery of patient care within the Ambulatory Care Unit. Support the flow of patients from the Emergency Department to Ambulatory Emergency Care in line with Ambulatory care Pathways.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform a range of nursing skills as per trust policy including venepuncture, cannulation, recording ECGs and clinical observations.
- To participate in all elements of direct patient care including hydration, nutrition, continence, pressure area care and harm prevention.
- To ensure all trust documentation pertaining to patient care and departmental safety are completed to a high standard.
To promote good working relationships within the nursing teams, providing appropriate advice and support.
To escalate deteriorating patients in a timely manner and taking responsibility for supporting the team in such situations.
- Perform cannulation and venepuncture as directed by nursing team.
- Perform vital signs monitoring, ECG recording and Blood Glucose monitoring, reporting abnormal results to registered nursing staff as appropriate.
- Lead on managing the clerical aspects of Ambulatory Clinics, including booking and inputting outcomes/appointments onto Lorenzo and other appointment systems.
Lead on coding Ambulatory Care appointments.
Requesting and filing notes of Ambulatory Care Patient
Working within set guidelines and Trust policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
To work closely with staff in Emergency Department, Urgent Care Team, General Practitioners and Capacity team whilst maintaining an efficient, effective, safe delivery of patient care within the Ambulatory Care Unit. Support the flow of patients from the Emergency Department to Ambulatory Emergency Care in line with Ambulatory care Pathways.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- Evidence of CPD
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies.
- Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g., normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
Desirable
- NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
- 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 daily
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- Evidence of CPD
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies.
- Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g., normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
Desirable
- NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
- 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 daily
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
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).
