An exciting opportunity for a band 3 N/A with assigned clinical and administrative responsibilities to join the Neurology Ambulatory Team.
This valued role will embrace a range of clinical, non-clinical, and clerical tasks, working within the nurse-led unit playing a vital key role. If successful, the post holder will be one of the first contacts within the Neurology Ambulatory Care Unit (NACU), helping organise the logistics of the Unit both collaboratively and independently when required. They will also work alongside a variety of different neurological specialists; supporting and assisting them to manage a multitude of conditions through clinics and treatments. This is a varied and interesting role where the use of initiative and teamwork is paramount.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Undertake all aspects of clerical duties inclusive of maintenance of computerised and manual record systems, booking appointments, filing, and ordering of supplies for the unit, operating in a methodical and organised manner.
2. Ideally, the candidate should be confident and familiar with the use of Microsoft Excel and all associated hospital computer systems such as iPortal and Careflow.
3. The role will include some "hands-on" patient care and involvement in many clinical procedures such as venepuncture, ECGs, recording of observations, urine microscopy, and if the applicant doesn't have the appropriate competences, the team will be able to provide training. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent patient care skills.
4. Assist the team to maintain an appropriate safe, clean environment in line with Trust standards/protocols which will necessitate some minimal assisted patient hygiene care and assist fellow members of staff in promoting patient safety, dignity, and comfort at all times.
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4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
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