An enthusiastic and motivated individual is required for this exciting post. You will be working as part of a diverse team, you will work closely nurses, ACPs, medical staff and other support staff to ensure our patients receive the best possible care on the Combined Triage Assessment Unit (CTAU).
There may be additional request to cover within associated Cancer Departments at times at the Royal Derby Hospital. You must have a flexible approach to working patterns and you will participate in a shift system which covers 7 days per week.
You will be committed to helping maintain patients' safety, privacy and dignity by demonstrating a caring attitude and want to make a difference to our patients' experience. You will give support to the patients and the team.
You will initialise venepuncture and cannulation and Point of care testing and will be required to extend your scope of practice to undertaking ECG's. Skills in venepuncture and cannulation are essential and ECG's would be advantageous. This position offers an opportunity to develop and practice a wide range of skills.
Undertake a range of delegated, extended clinical tasks to support the CTAU team. Undertake a range of administrative tasks, assist in the implementation of care according to patients individual needs as directed by the nurse in charge. As a key front of house staff member, you will demonstrate professionalism at all times.
You will welcome our patients and will provide reassurance and empathy whilst working under pressure to maintain patient flow. Contribute effectively as a member of the multi professional team, building appropriate relationships and communicating to a high standard. Contribute to effective working in a changing environment as services develop.
Maintain and support the effective use of available resources (equipment, people and stock) in an efficient way. Complete all appropriate documents in a clear, accurate and timely way, participating in reporting processes as necessary.
Closing date of applications: 18 February 2025
Date of interview: 4 March 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Feb 2025