Clinical Support Worker | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6210105/164-6210105 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work as a clinical support worker in Adult ED.
As a Clinical support worker at Queen’s Medical Centre (working in adults), you can make all the difference. You’ll be part of a team that makes sure patients and their relatives are reassured and the medical staff who treat them have the support and resources they need to do the best possible job. It’s a big responsibility, and it’s as rewarding as it is challenging in one of the biggest Emergency departments in Europe.
You will work as part of the wider nursing and medical team in our Majors and Urgent Treatment Units, as well as contribute to the early assessment of patients, their ongoing care, delivery of treatments and assist in their onwards travel from the Department.
Please note this role is full internal rotation made up of long shifts 7-1930 or 1900-0730 covering 7 days a week, this will include nights, weekends and public holidays.
Even if choosing to not work full time you will need to complete a 6 week induction programme at full time hours on starting the post.
In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals, who are willing to expand their knowledge and learn new skills. You should be able to demonstrate sensitivity and compassion towards patients and have the ability to work to a high standard as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Following appropriate training and with the indirect supervision of a registered nurse, participate in undertaking clinical tasks at the request of the ED Team. Primarily you will be expected to undertake cannulation, venepuncture, observations and ECG recording, wound care/ wound closure, slings and splints.
Our department offers education and development from DREEAM (Department ofResearch andEducation forEmergency Medicine,Acute Medicine andMajor Trauma) which is a world class teaching and research facility with an inter-professional focus to better support our colleagues working on the frontline-https://www.dreeam.ac.uk/
ED has an amazing staff support and wellbeing team
Meet members of the ED support and well-being team and see the work they do and support available for our team
Great reasons to join Nottingham University Hospital (NUH)
We are committed to delivering outstanding care, every time to our patients and to providing nurturing and support to our fabulous Team ED staff
New home of the 24 hours in A&E programme
In house training and development of our non registered team- bespoke induction programme for our Emergency Department Assistants and Clinical Support Workers
Dedicated preceptorship, NQN and Band 2 -7 career pathway
Major Trauma Centre
Widest range of specialties in the Region
One of the busiest Emergency Departments in the UK
You will need to be able to commit to 6 weeks of full time training when you start the post to ensure you do all of the mandatory training for the post.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
You will need to:
Hold the right to work in the UK (certificate of sponsorship is not available for this role)
Be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks, which can last a number of weeks and includes a medical and criminal record check
What to expect after applying:
Once the application deadline has closed, all applications will be reviewed by a shortlisting panel.
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to a face to face interview.
Please note that virtual interviews will not be available.
Please also note that due to high volume of applications, feedback, if unsuccessful, will unfortunately not be given.
Previous applicants in last 6 months need not reapply- thank you.
This advert closes on Monday 22 Apr 2024