Clinical Support Worker, District Nursing

NHS Forth Valley; Bonnybridge; À distance; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join the Falkirk District Nursing team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver routine care for patients in their homes, under supervision by District Nurses/Registered Nurses.

The role includes venepuncture, medicines administration, catheter care and other clinical tasks after training, plus caring for palliative and end-of-life patients in the home.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills including written skills.
• Must possess a driver’s licence and have the ability to travel to provide patient care.
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and follow supervision.

Responsabilités

• Provide routine home-based patient care under supervision.
• Support MDT and other staff within the district nursing team.
• Carry out clinical tasks such as venepuncture, medicines administration and catheter care after training.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Driving licence

IT literacy

Outils

IT systems

Description du poste

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 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 the care of 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 refer appropriately to the Registered Professional. Lone working is part of this role. You must possess a driver’s license and have the ability to travel throughout the area to provide patient care.

Informal enquiries to Claire O’Neil, Community Nurse Team Leader, 07989232075

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 UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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.

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.