Job summary
We are keen to attract Clinical Support Workers who are looking for new challenges and opportunities. Our Emergency Departments are extremely busy; you'll be exposed to caring for different groups of patients in Majors, Minors, Resus, Triage, and Paediatrics and in the Clinical Decision Unit. We pride ourselves on having an integrated friendly and welcoming team
We are looking for experienced Clinical Support Workers, hospital experience is desirable but not essential. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths, Care Certificate and or NVQ2 two in health and social care or the equivalent role. Your role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter, training will be provided Successful applicants will be required to complete an Induction course, which will include all the Trust statutory/Mandatory training to join our team inviting them to share their knowledge and experience with the ward; you will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development.
Main duties of the job
Our Emergency Departments are extremely busy; you'll be exposed to caring for different groups of patients in Majors, Minors, Resus, Triage, and Paediatrics and in the Clinical Decision Unit. We pride ourselves on having an integrated friendly and welcoming team
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, contributing fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff. Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patient.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mandy Cottingham Head of Nursing on 0300 131 4500 requesting switchboard connect you
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
1. GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
2. Care Certificate
3. Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional
4. Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
Desirable
5. Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent
6. Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc