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Job summary

Main area
medicine
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (24 hour shift rotation including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. No flexible worker agreements are possible on these positions.)
Job ref
164-7165412
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
MSSD. Multi speciality same day emergency care unit A floor, QMC
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/05/2025 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Clinical Support Worker

Band 3

Job overview

Required to carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.

Main duties of the job

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker position working on our Specialist Receiving Unit, caring for patients from the four specialities, Oncology, Haematology, Renal & Infectious Diseases.

Acute medicine is undergoing some new exciting changes and this is a great opportunity to be a part of this.

Based at Nottingham City Hospital, our Specialist Receiving Unit unit prides itself on providing excellent care. We are a  unit that is dynamic and fast paced, caring for patients admitted through our Emergency Department, from home and other out-patient areas.

This is an opportunity to learn new skills and develop in an  area that is passionate about continued professional development.

We are looking for an individual who is keen to learn, confident, self-motivated and enjoys a challenge. The successful candidate will be competent in patient observations and providing personal care, venepuncture, cannulation and ECG recordings.

 

 

 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! 


We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients. 

This will include: assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include washing/bathing, oral care, escorting to toilet, assisting with bed pans/commodes, making beds and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures. Assisting patients in taking medications including nebulisers under the supervision of registered staff assisting the registered staff with taking and recording patients’ temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and completing patient fluid balance charts assisting with meeting the dietary needs of patients which will include distribution of drinks and meals and helping patients to eat and drink as required.

Be able to perform competent venepuncture and cannulation.

Carry out expected role without the need for constant supervision although recognising limitations and seeking direction when necessary.

Use initiative in planning daily and weekly routines.

Make a contribution to the development of patient care and setting standards.

Assist in progress chasing for the unit, arranging scans , transport , contacting patients and reception duties if required.

Be aware of need for own personal development and be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.

Assist and participate in  benchmarking and audits.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Has care experience
Desirable criteria
  • Has worked in an acute setting

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Additional cannulation, venepuncture and ECG packages completed
Desirable criteria
  • Working toward completing additional packages

GCSE Maths and English

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badgeadded for NUH

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlie Hunter
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159691169
Additional information

ext 74605