Senior Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Department
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our Emergency Departments requires a finely tuned infrastructure to ensure patients receive the investigations they require at the earliest possible opportunity.
Many of these technical roles are undertaken by our supporting workforce, including: ECG recording, IV cannulation and phlebotomy, Bladder scanning, Recording Vital Signs, National Early Warning Scores and neurological observations.
In addition key infrastructural functions such as: Completing checklists, Checking equipment and replacing vital stock, Supporting staff play a major role in the provision of expert care and quality initiatives within ED.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 in either "Direct Care", "Health", "Health, Social Care"
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Can compare basic test results to normal values
- Understanding of ED environment & demands
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in an acute care setting
- Able to work without direct supervision from a Registered Nurse and accept responsibility for delegated work
Value Based Question
Essential criteria
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to read, write, communicate and perform simple calculations
- Ability to prioritise workload with supervision
- Can demonstrate practical skills to others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description (PDF, 585.6KB)