Clinical Support Worker - ED (Bassetlaw)

Job summary

This opportunity is exclusively for NHSP staff currently working at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH). Applications from individuals who are not NHSP staff at DBTH will be withdrawn

An exciting opportunity has arisen for caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Clinical Support Workers in our Emergency Department at Bassetlaw Hospital. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals who are committed to caring and supporting patients presenting with emergencies.

You will work within the emergency team, providing support and assistance to the Nursing and Medical staff, in the assessment and treatment of patients requiring emergency intervention/treatment.

As a Clinical Support Worker within the Emergency Department, you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.

The Emergency Department is forward thinking and has a supported learning environment so that you will be able to build on your existing skills for your future career and development.

We as a Trust hold the core trust values 'We Care' at the centre of all we do. We are always striving to continually improve and believe listening to our patients is the only way to improve our care and services.

If you feel this role is for you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Support worker, you will provide support and assistance to nursing and medical staff, in the assessment and treatment of patients requiring emergency intervention/treatment. The role requires that you are competent in performing clinical skills, including, venepuncture, recording an ECG, and cannulation and are willing to undertake further training in other skills essential to the emergency department.

It is also essential to support patients with fundamental aspects of care such as basic hygiene needs, toileting, mobilising and nutritional needs. Demonstrating at all times respect for privacy and dignity.

The role of the clinical support worker will require excellent communication and organisational skills, to provide a flexible, efficient and effective service. Demonstrating a professional manner and empathy when dealing with patients and their families

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.