Clinical Support Worker inHarrogate inHarrogate PUBLISHED 14 JUN 2024

Great opportunity for an experienced Care support worker to join the Emergency department team.


Skill



Competency At

• Venepuncture
• intravenous cannulation
• performing ECG point of care testing: blood glucose/ ketones, urine, pregnancy
• Performing neurological observations (Glasgow Coma Score)
• Performing Paediatric observations
• Performing lying and standing Blood Pressure
• Minor injuries treatments
• Plaster cast training (Basic and advanced)
  
  

Evidence

• Evidence of accurate documentation/ record keeping skills within scope of CSW role, including completion of contact rounds
• Falls risk assessment, escalation and actions to reduce risk.
• Skin assessment and purpose T screen, hospital bed/air mattress requesting when required
• up to date mandatory training on Learning La
  
  

Knowledge



Understands And Able To Describe / Demonstrate

• Completion of care certificate
• The scope and constraints of the CSW role and differences between band 2/3
• Role requirements when allocated to each area of the department : Resus room, RIAT, waiting room RIAT, cubicles
• NEWS recording on patient track, requirement for regular observations and how and when to escalate concerns ( unwell patients, sepsis screens, low blood glucose levels)
• patient hydration and nutrition needs and recording
• Understanding The flow coordinator role and key aspects of role
• Supporting with patient flow, transfers to wards, departments and radiology
• Performance indicators/ Emergency care standards and role in supporting achievement of these
  
  

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elvira Obrinja Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number: