Band 3 CSW Firle pre-assessment

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Eastbourne is looking for a kind and compassionate individual to join their Firle pre-assessment unit. The role involves undertaking vital patient observations, accurately documenting data, and escalating any issues to registered professionals. Candidates should possess GCSEs in English and Maths, relevant health care experience, and be able to communicate effectively within a team. This opportunity offers a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 and excellent staff benefits.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Staff development opportunities

Access to free psychological support

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or equivalent.
• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards.
• 5 GCSEs grade 4 or C and above or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Undertake observations and blood tests as requested.
• Record all data collected in patient pathways accurately.
• Escalate abnormalities to registered colleagues.
• Maintain a clean and stocked area in the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital skills

Ability to work under supervision

Ability to undertake vital observations

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4

Education and training to NVQ level 3

Tools

Physiological recording equipment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fabulous team in Firle pre-assessment unit.

Are you a kind, compassionate individual who put the patients at the centre of everything you do? Are you organised? Are you accurate at recording patient information? Are you great at phlebotomy? Are you good at communicating abnormalities to your registered colleagues? Are you able to work in a busy department? Are you great at communicating within a team but able to also work independently? Are you happy to be flexible in your work and support colleagues?

There is a lot more to this important role than the above but if this sounds like you and you feel you would like to work with us please do apply for this role.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking all of the necessary observations and blood tests requested by the registered nurses.

Accurately recording all data collected in the patient pathways.

Escalating any abnormalities identified to registered colleagues.

Maintaining clean, tidy, and well stocked areas within the department.

Being flexible in role and working with colleagues to make sure the department runs smoothly.

The above is not exhaustive so please carefully read the job description provided.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
• Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)
• 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
• Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme
• Relevant experience working in the NHS

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
• Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings
• Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written
• Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional
• Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
• Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role ie. Cannulation, wound care, ECG

Other

• Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata