Clinical Support Worker (Temporary Worker Service) | Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Norfolk Community Health & Care's Temporary Worker Service are looking for Clinical Support Workers who have attained their Care Certificate or have proven experience within a healthcare setting to join us to support our well established in-patient units across Norfolk.
We are looking for individuals who can help with the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service to our patients.
This is an opportunity to join our Temporary Worker Service on a Temporary Worker "as and when required" Agreement, which means that there is no guarantee of work at any time.
The closing date given is a guide so we do advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. As this vacancy may close early if sufficient applicants are received.
PLEASE NOTE: As this role is within the Temporary Worker Service, we are unable to offer sponsorship. Therefore unfortunately any applications submitted that require sponsorship will be withdrawn.
Below are some of the key duties of the Clinical Support Worker role. Please read the Job description for full details of the duties that would be expected of you.- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- To carry out duties as specified on page 5 of the Job Description which form the Trusts approved core task list - including but not limited to assisting with patient hygiene and personal care, undertaking basic aspects of stoma care, undertaking catheter care and helping patients to prepare for meals and assist feeding individual patients when required.
- To support patients emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, actively encouraging participation in ward-based activities.
- To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on trust systems maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
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- To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment
- To welcome patients, visitors, and relatives to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and respond appropriately.
- To answer the telephone, when necessary, in a polite courteous manner and respond appropriately within remit and pass on enquiries to the Registered Nurse.
- Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated
- To contribute to the handover of the care of patients within the team under the direct supervision of a RN maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Report and record using the trust’s systems (Datix) of all incidents, accidents, and complaints to the senior nurse on duty.
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patient’s property in accordance with trust policy.
- Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with trust policy.
- To ensure up to date with all mandatory (including if appropriate safeguarding and safeguarding supervision) training sessions.
- To have completed the Care Certificate or relevant experience in a care setting.
- To be flexible in relation to patient requirements.
This advert closes on Monday 14 Oct 2024