Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Medicine Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Support Worker to join their dynamic Phlebotomy team in the Emergency Department. This role is vital in ensuring patient well-being and delivering essential nursing care in a fast-paced environment. You will undertake a variety of tasks, including basic observations, ECGs, and assisting with patient needs under the guidance of registered nurses. If you are caring, reliable, and eager to develop your emergency care skills, this opportunity offers a fulfilling path in healthcare, where your contributions will directly impact patient journeys and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in healthcare required.
• Experience in Emergency Department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in providing high-quality patient care.
• Perform venepuncture, cannulation, and basic observations.
• Support patients during treatments and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Basic Nursing Care

ECG Skills

Patient Care

Health Care Assistant Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Job description

This post is specifically for a Clinical Support Worker who will predominantly work with the Phlebotomy team provided by the Emergency Department.

The band 3 Clinical Support Worker role in the Emergency Department also extends to ensuring patient’s well-being within the department, delivery of basic nursing care and using additional clinical skills such as undertaking observations and some investigations such as ECGs in order to maintain safety and provide an enhanced and appropriate patient journey.

We are looking for caring, reliable, well-motivated people who are looking to develop their emergency care skills, working in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 3 in healthcare as a minimum requirement; experience working within an Emergency Department or other relevant experience is required.

Skills in a Health Care Assistant role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting the Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carers.

The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a registered nurse.

To undertake venepuncture and cannulation as needed on patients under the direction of a registered nurse.

Undertaking basic observations and ECGs as required under the direction of a registered nurse.

General housekeeping duties such as stocking of basic equipment within your role.

Provision of patient toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patient's manual handling plan.

Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.

Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery.

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description & person specification.

This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024.