Clinical Support Worker - Pre Op Assessment Unit
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
* Work in support of and under the direction of a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse, providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse (RN).
* Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.
* Perform Relevant Clinical Skills: Phlebotomy / ECG
Main duties of the job
Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the wellbeing of patients.
Assist the RN's in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care.
Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care.
Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport.
Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately.
Recognise changes in patient condition and report to a RN.
Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met.
Support RN's in providing information and advice on health promotion.
Responsible for high standards of cleanliness and follow all guidelines set by infection control policy.
Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area.
Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role.
Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development.
Carry out and record basic observation/test results and report changes to a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse (RN).
Undertake simple procedures using aseptic technique.
Perform a range of relevant clinical skills e.g. Phlebotomy, ECG.
Person Specification
Experience and Skills
* Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills.
* Evidence of venepuncture skills.
* Experience of manual handling of patient.
* Previous experience of working in a care environment.
* ECDL or equivalent.
* Experience of recording ECG's.
* Previous experience in OPD.
Education & Qualifications
* Completion of the NHS Care Certificate or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3.
* Or willing to complete the care certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
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.
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