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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Our Emergency Departments require 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:
1. ECG recording
2. IV cannulation and phlebotomy
3. Bladder scanning
4. Recording Vital Signs
5. National Early Warning Scores
6. Neurological observations
In addition, key infrastructural functions such as:
1. Completing checklists
2. Checking equipment and replacing vital stock
3. Supporting staff
play a major role in the provision of expert care and quality initiatives within ED.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* NVQ level 3 in either 'Direct Care', 'Health', or 'Health, Social Care'
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Can compare basic test results to normal values
* Understanding of ED environment & demands
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Previous experience in an acute care 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
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to Download
* Job Description (PDF, 585.6KB)
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