THEATRES, CRITICAL CARE, ANAESTHETICS, PRE-OP & PAIN DIRECTORATE
BAND 2 CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKERS – RUSSELLS HALL MINOR PROCEDURE ROOMS & CORBETT HOSPITAL DAY SURGERY UNIT
Permanent – Part Time 27 hours per week
An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker to join Russells Hall Hospital Minor Procedure Rooms and Corbett Hospital Day Surgery Unit.
The post holder will be responsible for providing support to both departments and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered practitioner.
Minimum Requirements:
1. GCSE pass or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics (essential).
2. NVQ 2 Level 2 or Diploma Level 2 in Health Care (desirable).
You will need to be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with members of the team, patients and relatives. A commitment to undertake in-house training as appropriate is a requirement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the achievement and maintenance of a high standard of patient care.
2. Attend to the patient’s basic care requirements and report to the registered practitioner.
3. Assist in the positioning of patients for anaesthesia or surgery.
4. Assist with the collection of specimens, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed accurately according to Trust Policy.
5. Assist with maintaining the general tidiness and cleanliness of the department.
6. Assist the cleaning of clinical equipment as directed by the practitioner in charge.
7. Escort patients from the ward/department area to theatre maintaining patient’s dignity and mobility needs.
8. Communicate effectively with all patients, including visually/hearing impaired patients.
9. Assist in observing patients, recording any concerns regarding patient’s condition and reporting these to the practitioner in charge.
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, aiming to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all.” We seek to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and inclusive employer where people feel a sense of belonging. We positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled, and LGBTQ+ groups. We also welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to work-life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
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