Clinical Support Worker inScarborough inScarborough PUBLISHED
MON 11 NOV 2024
The Trust values inclusivity and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, while also offering support for flexible working arrangements where possible. The organisation has a commitment to supporting armed forces personnel and promotes a culture rooted in kindness, openness, and excellence. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly due to the potential for an early closure of the position if a high volume of applications is received.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our unique and friendly team. We are searching for an enthusiastic and flexible Clinical Support Worker on a 37.5-hour fixed term 12-month position. You will need to be proficient in :
- Acute phlebotomy, including group and save and cross matching,blood cultures, therapeutic levels and VBGs.
- Insertion of peripheral intravenous cannula
- Recording and obtaining of 12 lead ECG readings
- Catheterisation of male patients
- Perform Abbott Test
- Coag AU test
If you are proactive and keen to learn with excellent patient care and communication skills, then we would love to hear from you!
If you are an NHS Employee applying for this position on a secondment basis you must seek approval from your current line manager prior to applying
- Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting Junior Doctors, Phlebotomy department, out patients, wards, A&E (nights) and departments within a defined range of clinical tasks
- Work as part of the Hospital at Night accepting any duties as delegated by the Operational Practitioner/Clinical Co-ordinator on the hospital out of hours phone system attending MDT 2100hrs and 0200am
- Acute phlebotomy, including group and save and cross matching, blood cultures, therapeutic levels and VBGs
- insertion of peripheral intravenous cannula
- recording and obtaining of 12 lead ECG readings
- catheterisation of male patients
- Perform Abbott Test
- Coag AU test
- Part of the medical emergency team out of hours ( HOOH)
- Work as part of the Senior clinical Support Worker team, managing the 'clinical support' workload effectively within contracted hours
- Required to act as a mentor to Trainee clinical workers be required to assess junior clinical workers cannulation skills
About us
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
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