Clinical Support Worker | Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 27 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 October 2024 |
| Location: | Swaffham, PE37 7HL |
| Company: | Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6669542/839-6669542-RB |
Summary
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team,
to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are
expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate
NCH&C’s Values and Behaviour Framework.
This job description is to be read in conjunction with the core skills list for this particular role
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) who is
professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
2. To carry out duties as specified within the trust’s Approved Core Task List (page 5) for
Clinical Support Worker (working within assessed competence)
3. To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed
changes in a patient’s clinical condition.
4. To support patient’s emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations,
actively encouraging participation in ward-based activities
5.
6. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation
electronically on trust systems maintaining confidentiality at all times.
7. To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate
care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.
8. To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when
undertaking any activities.
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Essential defines the minimum criteria needed to carry out the job and the job cannot be done without these.
Desirable refers to criteria which are not essential and which successful applicants would be expected to acquire during their time in post. The desirable requirements are not taken in to consideration in a job evaluation panel. Criteria Essential Desirable Method of Assessment(Certificates /
Application Form / Interview / Document Check)
Qualifications • Education to GCSE level
Grade 5 in English and
Mathematics or equivalent.
• Care Certificate and or
equivalent health care
experience
• City and Guilds NVQ
Level 3 in Care/Health
and Social Care
Experience • Some previous experience
in a nursing/Care Assistant
role Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
• Good organisational skills
• Basic I.T. and computer
skills
• Good interpersonal and
communication skills
• Good numeracy and literacy
skills
I
Communication • Clear oral communication
• Basic computer skills
I
Personal and
People
Development
• Polite/courteous
• Caring personality
• Sensitive and tolerant
• Resilient
Personal
Attributes /
Behaviours
(linked to the
Trust’s
Behaviour
Framework)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Responds positively to
change
• Flexible
• Ability to work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team
• Social skills
I
Other • Able to make own travelling
arrangements
• Ability to work 12.5 hour
shift day/night patterns
• May be required to work in
other community hospital’s
within our trust in order to
meet the needs of the
service
This advert closes on Friday 11 Oct 2024
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