Bank Clinical Support Worker

Work as part of the clinical Support Worker team, managing the 'clinical support' workload effectively within contracted hours. The postholder will work within standard operating procedures and act on own initiative under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional

Organise own work to provide support to the clinical and nursing staff in all aspects of care

Will be required to work in an unpredictable and sometimes stressful environment and prioritise work

Undertake assessments and become competent in a range of clinical competencies applicable to the role

Will be required to have highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with patients, doctors and the nursing team

Maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, staff and the organisation at all times

Understand the importance of patient record keeping

Acknowledge the equality and diversity of patients and their rights and responsibilities within the delivery of care

Be aware of and implement Trust policies and procedures

Be aware of and implement, as necessary, Trust procedures on Fire, Resuscitation and untoward incidents (including aggression)

Will be require use equipment on the ward/department in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Trust's Health and Safety Policy

Required to act as a mentor to Trainee clinical workers

May be required to assess junior clinical workers cannulation skills

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Bank clinical support worker at Scarborough Hospital.

As a bank clinical Support Worke r you will make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support registered professionals in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients .

Do you have?

Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Can you communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff of all disciplines, in both written and verbal forms.

Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the patient

Can you work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting Junior Doctors, wards, A&E and departments within a defined range of clinical tasks

Can you work as part of the Hospital at Night accepting any duties as delegated by the Operational Practitioner/Clinical Co-ordinator

Have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Are you proficient in

Venepuncture including potential discharge patients, blood cultures and transfusion sample.

Insertion of peripheral intravenous cannula

Recording and obtaining 12 lead E.C.G readings on pediatrics and adults, To train to undertake agreed tasks when requested to do so by a registered healthcare professional under the instruction of a doctor or registered nurse, to alleviate junior doctors workload.

Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Basic I.T. skills for training and HOOH

Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff of all disciplines, in both written and verbal forms

Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the patient.

Work as part of multi-disciplinary team, supporting the clinical skills team, junior doctors' wards and departments within a defined range of clinical tasks

Work as part of the Hospital at night accepting any duties through NHS APEX delegated by the Operational/Clinical Co-ordinator

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lone working.

To undertake training and be assessed as competent in the following procedures:

Venepuncture including potential discharge patients, blood cultures and transfusion sample.

Insertion of peripheral intravenous cannula

Recording and obtaining 12 lead E.C.G readings on pediatrics and adults

Catheterisation of male patients

Change of supra pubic catheters

Coag-u-chek

Abbott testing

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.