Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit · 20 hours ago
Clinical Support Worker- Ward 10
Northwood, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelMidlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking a Senior Clinical Support Worker for MV Ward 10 who is committed to providing outstanding care. The role involves assisting Registered Nurses in delivering nursing care, evaluating patient needs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients and their families.
Health CareHospitalInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Assist in the assessment of health care needs by undertaking assessment aspects that have been delegated by the registered practitioner and in completion of care documentation
At the direction of the Registered Nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care and undertake specific Trust approved enhanced clinical skills such as care of PICC lines relevant to ward/department, having undertaken appropriate training and assessment
Assist the registered Nurse in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care
Provide reassurance support to patients and carers/family and also work collaboratively with others in the day unit to ensure that patients and carers needs are met
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Qualification
Required
Essential to undertake NVQ 3 if not already completed
NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Previous experience in health care setting as in or outpatients
Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients, carers and multi professionals
Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
Flexibility and team work
Basic IT skills
Phlebotomy
Understanding of the requirements of the role
Basic understanding of NHS issues
Ability to demonstrate how personal behaviours can positively impact on the Trust's reputation: Puts patients first Strives for excellence & continuous improvement Values everybody Is open and honest Works as a team
Preferred
NVQ 3
Communication skills training
Experience in oncology or related area
Care of PICC lines
Cancer and treatments
Care of PICC lines
Chemocare and PAS
Company
Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
NHS Midlands and Lancashire is an NHS organisation which exists to help the NHS improve health and integrate care.
Founded in 2004Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent, GBR
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deborah Bywater
Chief Information Officer
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