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Clinical Support WorkerinNorth AyrshireinNorth AyrshirePUBLISHED SUN 5 JAN 2025

 GOOD SALARY 
CANCERCANNULATIONHAEMATOLOGYNHSVENEPUNCTUREVISA

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Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment that promotes equality and respect among staff and patients.
Involved in meaningful work that directly supports patients during their cancer journeys, providing emotional and practical assistance.
Access to a preceptorship program, allowing for professional development and competency-based training.
Work collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Contribute to the delivery of quality, person-centered care within an important healthcare setting.
Flexible working hours across various units, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Join a reputable organisation within NHS Scotland that values caring and safe practices.
NHS Scotland is seeking two permanent Clinical Support Workers to join the team in Ayrshire, specifically within the Kyle Unit/Ward 3A/Oncology/Haematology Day Units. The role involves providing essential support to patients undergoing cancer treatments by assisting with venepuncture, cannulation, and the care and maintenance of central venous access devices. The successful candidates will work on a rotational basis across various settings, delivering person-centered nursing care and defined nursing interventions while prioritizing a culture that is caring, safe, and respectful.

Candidates must possess clinical experience in healthcare and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to completing a preceptorship program to prove competency is also required. Additionally, ownership of a UK driving licence is essential for the role. Applicants are encouraged to apply through the JobTrain application process and should not upload a CV for consideration. For further information, potential candidates can reach out to SCN Judith McKee directly.
Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment that promotes equality and respect among staff and patients.
Involved in meaningful work that directly supports patients during their cancer journeys, providing emotional and practical assistance.
Access to a preceptorship program, allowing for professional development and competency-based training.
Work collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Contribute to the delivery of quality, person-centered care within an important healthcare setting.
Flexible working hours across various units, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Join a reputable organisation within NHS Scotland that values caring and safe practices.

More about the NHS
The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values.Learn more...
More about CANCER
Cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges in the United Kingdom, impacting millions of lives each year. According to Cancer Research UK, nearly one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, highlighting the pervasive nature of this disease.Learn more...
Useful skills for a Clinical Support Worker:
To work as a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) in the UK, you typically need a combination of personal attributes, practical skills, and knowledge relevant to the role. Here’s a list of key skills and qualities that are often essential:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to the needs and feelings of patients is vital in providing support and care.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare staff, including nurses, doctors, and other support workers.
4. Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and accurate in tasks to ensure patient safety and proper care delivery.
5. Basic Clinical Skills: Familiarity with basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, or basic patient hygiene.
6. Emotional Resilience: Being able to cope with the emotional demands of the job, especially in challenging or distressing situations.
7. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep organized records.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to varying patient needs and changing healthcare environments.
9. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using hospital systems, care management software, and other technology as necessary.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for both patients and staff.
11. Understanding of Patient Confidentiality: Awareness of data protection and confidentiality laws (e.g., GDPR) related to patient information.
12. Cultural Competence: Being respectful and understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds of patients.
 


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