Clinical Support Worker

Job title:

Clinical Support Worker

Company

NHS

Job description

Under the direction of a registered professional participate in the development and maintenance of high-quality physical health care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluationThe role will require an individual with the ability to work effectively under the direction and leadership from a registered professional in the provision of care to a specific patient group within the Physical Healthcare Centre and / or directorateMain duties of the jobAssist, coordinate and participate in the provision of various clinics including phlebotomy, ECG, audiometry, ear care, basic wound care, basic foot and nail care etc.Undertake and record clinical observation as directed by a registered professionalTo participate in the provision of phlebotomy and coordination of requests from all departments/disciplines, after appropriate training has been completed.Maintain good order and cleanliness in the department and assist in preparation and delivery of physical health care clinics.Facilitate the monitoring and maintenance of supplies of materials and equipment within the care environment.Assist in the treatment for the patient within the in-patient environment.To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.To treat the patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence.To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.About usNottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!#TeamNottsHCDate posted23 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number186-1559-24-FSJob locationsRampton HospitalWoodbeck, RetfordRetfordDN22 0PDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDirect care of patients attending the Physical Healthcare Centre or in the ward environment to carrying out clinical interventionsAct as a contact for internal and external stakeholdersProviding and receiving routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills or where there are barriers to understandingAbility to maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients, using tact, persuasive and reassurance skills and where barriers to understanding exist, adopt alternative methods to help overcome these barriersMonitor and manage the hospital high dose antipsychotic drug monitoring schedule, ensure all patients are offered blood tests and ECG within a pre agreed time scale, escalating any concerns to the nurse in charge of the shift or GPs.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDirect care of patients attending the Physical Healthcare Centre or in the ward environment to carrying out clinical interventionsAct as a contact for internal and external stakeholdersProviding and receiving routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills or where there are barriers to understandingAbility to maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients, using tact, persuasive and reassurance skills and where barriers to understanding exist, adopt alternative methods to help overcome these barriersMonitor and manage the hospital high dose antipsychotic drug monitoring schedule, ensure all patients are offered blood tests and ECG within a pre agreed time scale, escalating any concerns to the nurse in charge of the shift or GPs.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaPerson SpecificationQualifications/Academic/ProfessionalEssential

• NVQ L2/3 H&SC or Diploma L2/3 in H&SC or apprenticeship L2/3 in H&SC. Venepuncture Obtaining a spirometry Obtaining an ECG

Desirable

• VRQ L3 in mental health

ExperienceEssential

• EPrevious experience within the primary care sector. Experience using system one patient management software Experience management a project. Experience in supporting patients manage their long term conditions using quality outcome framework.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Forensic Mental Health setting

KnowledgeEssential

• Awareness of professional boundaries in relation to client care. Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality. Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity issues. Well-motivated with an interest in mental health issues.

SkillsEssential

• Record keeping and report writing skills.
• Good written/oral communication skills
• IT skills including use of patient information systems, with ability to learn to effectively utilise service specific computer packages.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team.
• Using initiative whilst liaising with other team members.
• Good level of self-awareness and interest in self-development.
• Able to motivate others.
• Respectful of service users’ individual needs and requirements within their own environment.

ContractualEssential

• Required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service

Person SpecificationQualifications/Academic/ProfessionalEssential

• NVQ L2/3 H&SC or Diploma L2/3 in H&SC or apprenticeship L2/3 in H&SC. Venepuncture Obtaining a spirometry Obtaining an ECG

Desirable

• VRQ L3 in mental health

ExperienceEssential

• EPrevious experience within the primary care sector. Experience using system one patient management software Experience management a project. Experience in supporting patients manage their long term conditions using quality outcome framework.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Forensic Mental Health setting

KnowledgeEssential

• Awareness of professional boundaries in relation to client care. Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality. Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity issues. Well-motivated with an interest in mental health issues.

SkillsEssential

• Record keeping and report writing skills.
• Good written/oral communication skills
• IT skills including use of patient information systems, with ability to learn to effectively utilise service specific computer packages.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team.
• Using initiative whilst liaising with other team members.
• Good level of self-awareness and interest in self-development.
• Able to motivate others.
• Respectful of service users’ individual needs and requirements within their own environment.

ContractualEssential

• Required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Retford, Nottinghamshire

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:21:33 GMT

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