Clinical Support Worker - SDEC

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a fast-paced Same Day Emergency Care department. As a Clinical Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care, ensuring patients receive the right treatment promptly. This rewarding position allows you to make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive culture that values kindness and teamwork. If you are motivated, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a dedicated team, this could be the perfect career move for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling Services

Fast-Track Physiotherapy Service

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Motivated and eager to learn new skills.
• Approachable and positive attitude towards patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient care and perform basic observations.
• Conduct complex tasks such as phlebotomy and ECGs.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Basic Observations

ECGs

Urinalysis

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Same Day Emergency Care department to welcome a new Clinical Support Worker to our team.

Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is a fast-paced, rapid assessment unit for medical patients referred by the Emergency Department (ED), hospital wards, and primary care. The unit aims to deliver high-quality care within the same day to avoid hospital admissions when safe and reduce ED attendances, ensuring patients receive the right care in the right place.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, eager to learn new skills, approachable, and positive.

As a Clinical Support Worker, your duties will include prioritizing patient care, performing basic observations, measuring patient weights, blood glucose levels, and conducting urinalysis. You will also undertake more complex tasks such as phlebotomy, cannulation, ECGs, collating patient history, and assisting with assessments.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for populations across Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East. We are committed to providing outstanding care to our patients and staff, valuing kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality. If you're seeking a rewarding career in the NHS where you can make a real difference, HDFT could be the right place for you!

We Offer Colleagues:

• A supportive culture that encourages colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff recognition through regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling services, and a fast-track physiotherapy service.

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Ensure the role you are interested in qualifies for a visa before submitting your application.

Also, be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jemma Azcueta
• Job Title: Unit Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]