Support Worker Job at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham

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Job Description

Band 3

Main area
Emergency Department
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Minimum 23 hours per week)
Job ref
164-5279233
Site
QMC Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/05/2023 23:59

Job overview

As a Clinical support worker at Queen’s Medical Centre (working in adults), you can make all the difference. You’ll be part of a team that makes sure patients and their relatives are reassured and the medical staff who treat them have the support and resources they need to do the best possible job. It’s a big responsibility, and it’s as rewarding as it is challenging in one of the biggest Emergency departments in Europe.

You will work as part of the wider nursing and medical team in our Majors and Urgent Treatment Units, as well as contribute to the early assessment of patients, their ongoing care, delivery of treatments and assist in their onwards travel from the Department.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals, who are willing to expand their knowledge and learn new skills. You should be able to demonstrate sensitivity and compassion towards patients and have the ability to work to a high standard as part of the multidisciplinary team.


Following appropriate training and with the indirect supervision of a registered nurse, participate in undertaking clinical tasks at the request of the ED Team. Primarily you will be expected to undertake cannulation, venipuncture, observations and ECG recording, wound care/ wound closure, slings and splints, plastering although you may be asked to undertake other clinical duties as requested.

Working for our organisation

Our department offers education and development from DREEAM (Department of Research and Education for Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine and Major Trauma) which is a world class teaching and research facility with an inter-professional focus to better support our colleagues working on the frontline- https://www.dreeam.ac.uk/


ED has an amazing staff support and wellbeing team

Meet members of the ED support and well-being team and see the work they do and support available for our team

Great reasons to join Nottingham University Hospital (NUH)


We are committed to delivering outstanding care, every time to our patients and to providing nurturing and support to our fabulous Team ED staff

New home of the 24 hours in A&E programme

In house training and development of our non registered team- bespoke induction programme for our Emergency Department Assistants and Clinical Support Workers

Dedicated preceptorship, NQN and Band 2 -7 career pathway

Major Trauma Centre

Widest range of specialties in the Region

One of the busiest Emergency Departments in the UK


Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will need to:

Hold the right to work in the UK (certificate of sponsorship is not available for this role)

Be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks, which can last a number of weeks and includes a medical and criminal record check

What to expect after applying:

Once the application deadline has closed, all applications will be reviewed by a shortlisting panel.

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to a face to face interview.


Please note that virtual interviews will not be available.

Please also note that due to high volume of applications, feedback, if unsuccessful, will unfortunately not be given.


Previous applicants in last 6 months need not reapply- thankyou

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards.

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Good basic level of secondary school education
  • NVQ/Diploma Qualification level 2/3 in a Care related subject or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of personal development in previous employment
  • Care certificate
  • Willingness to undertake further qualification in line with this post
  • Competency Certificate in the following trust role related packages:- • Venepuncture • Cannulation • ECG • Plastering
  • Current Patient Manual Handling training

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of current clinical experience relative to this post.
  • Evidence of experience and competency of recording base line observations (to include blood pressure, pulse, temp, blood glucose)

Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience of working in Urgent or Emergency Care.
  • Evidence of working with Adults & Children.
  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills – e.g. e-mail, and hospital administration systems

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to pass on information accurately
  • High level Customer Care skills
  • Able to work with a multi-disciplinary team and support new starters

Desirable criteria

  • Mentorship / Coaching

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

  • Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures

Desirable criteria

  • Ability to identify own learning needs

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

  • Delivers care as directed by the initial assessment tools, registered nurse and medical staff and in line with trust policies and procedures
  • Demonstrate ability to deliver care and prioritise work under the supervision of others.
  • Demonstrate effective time management skills

Physical skills

Essential criteria

  • Capable of using medical devices equipment following training
  • Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres.
  • Physically able to perform the full range of CSW duties to include taking of blood, insertion of cannula, recording of Observations and ECG, wound care and wound closure, slings and splints and plastering, Plastering.

Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of moving and handling training

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Enthusiastic and well-motivated
  • Confident
  • Willingness to work out of hours including public holidays.
  • This post could also expose you to Distressing issues and incidents.

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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

  • Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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