Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Department

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our Emergency Departments requires a finely tuned infrastructure to ensure patients receive the investigations they require at the earliest possible opportunity.
Many of these technical roles are undertaken by our supporting workforce, including: ECG recording, IV cannulation and phlebotomy, Bladder scanning, Recording Vital Signs, National Early Warning Scores, neurological observations and to deliver fundamentals of care to all service users
In addition key infrastructural functions such as: Completing checklists, Checking equipment and replacing vital stock, Supporting staff play a major role in the provision of expert care and quality initiatives within ED.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Health, Social Care certificate

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Can compare basic test results to normal values
• Understanding of ED environment & demands

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
• Able to work without direct supervision from a Registered Nurse and accept responsibility for delegated work

Value Based Question

Essential criteria

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to read, write, communicate and perform simple calculations
• Ability to prioritise workload with supervision
• Can demonstrate practical skills to others

Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies.
This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity.
Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow.
We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse.
We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.
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