Clinical Support Worker inHarrogate inHarrogate PUBLISHED 28 JUN 2024

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
The post holder will be required to provide Clinical Support Worker skills within the Medical Day Unit.

They must be flexible, dynamic and have the ability to organise and prioritise own workload.

You will be familiar with, and work to, the protocols and polices of the Trust, paying particular attention to infection control, equality and diversity and privacy and dignity.

The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous, reliable and quality service to patient’s relatives and carers, healthcare professionals and all wards and departments across the Trust.


Duties


  • Venepuncture
  • Cannulation
  • ECG recording
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Use of Blood Gas machine
  • Computer literate
  • Transportation of patients between wards and departments
  • Preparation of bed spaces/rooms
  • Be aware of own limitations and know to seek advice
  • Escalating concerns appropriately
  • Taking accountability for patient admission documentation- being supervised by a trained nursing colleague
  • Maintain a high standard of record keeping ensuring all entries are accurate and legible
  • Acknowledge difficulties with communication and provide support and seek help as required
  • Use resources effectively

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, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • 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: Jemma Azcueta Job title: Unit manager Email address:
The post holder will be required to provide Clinical Support Worker skills within the Medical Day Unit.

They must be flexible, dynamic and have the ability to organise and prioritise own workload.

You will be familiar with, and work to, the protocols and polices of the Trust, paying particular attention to infection control, equality and diversity and privacy and dignity.

The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous, reliable and quality service to patient’s relatives and carers, healthcare professionals and all wards and departments across the Trust.

Duties

  • Venepuncture
  • Cannulation
  • ECG recording
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Use of Blood Gas machine
  • Computer literate
  • Transportation of patients between wards and departments
  • Preparation of bed spaces/rooms
  • Be aware of own limitations and know to seek advice
  • Escalating concerns appropriately
  • Taking accountability for patient admission documentation- being supervised by a trained nursing colleague
  • Maintain a high standard of record keeping ensuring all entries are accurate and legible
  • Acknowledge difficulties with communication and provide support and seek help as required
  • Use resources effectively

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, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • 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: Jemma Azcueta Job title: Unit manager Email address:


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