Clinical support worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley in Falkirk District Nursing team is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to deliver routine care within a Multidisciplinary Team, under supervision by District Nurse/Registered Nurse.

You will develop clinical skills including venepuncture, medicine administration, catheter care, and other investigations, and contribute to care for palliative patients at home. You will support MDT colleagues and travel across the local area to meet patients' needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and written communication.
• A good working knowledge of IT systems and ability to use common NHS software.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine care to patients in the community under supervision of District Nurse/Registered Nurse.
• Carry out clinical skills such as venepuncture, medicine administration and catheter care.
• Support MDT members and travel to patient homes to meet care needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

IT literacy

Venepuncture

Medicine administration

Catheter care

Teamwork

Travel locally

Tools

IT systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support worker to work within our Falkirk District Nursing team. You will work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team and carry out routine care for patients in support of and supervised by District Nurse/Registered Nurse. You should have excellent communication skills which include effective written skills and a good working knowledge of IT systems.

The role will include various clinical skills which include venepuncture, medicine administration, catheter care and other appropriate clinical investigations without supervision following the relevant training if needed. You will also be involved in care for palliative and end of life patients in their own home.

You will provide support to other members of the MDT including staff nurses and student nurses.

You will also carry out assigned duties to meet the patient’s needs that will ensure that they are cared for appropriately.

You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and referring appropriately to the Registered Professional. Lone working is part of this role. You must also have the ability to travel throughout the area to provide patient care.

This post is permanent.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.