Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dartford is looking for a Senior Clinical Support Worker to join their nursing team. This role involves undertaking personal care duties for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and ensuring a safe clinical environment. Candidates need NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and relevant experience, including working in an Emergency Department. The position offers a salary range of £26,240 to £27,928 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.

Qualifications

• Physical skills obtained through practice.
• Demonstrate competence in nursing procedures that require basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology.
• Prioritise and plan own work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated personal care duties for patients.
• Support Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a safe clinical environment.
• Ensure infection control measures are followed.

Skills

Physical skills obtained through practice

Demonstrate competence in nursing procedures

Prioritise, plan own work

Able to act on own initiative

Supervise less experienced staff

Act as NVQ assessor

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Evidence of mandatory training

Job description

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position

To work as a member of the nursing team, under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse

Undertakes delegated personal care duties for patients/clients.

To provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.

Please note that we will close this advertisement as soon as we receive sufficient applications. Hence, please complete your application at the earliest

Main duties of the job

Main duties of a senior clinical support worker include:

• ECG
• Cannulation
• Vena-puncture
• Wound care
• Personal care
• Plastering
• Documentation

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Evidence of mandatory training and other relevant study days

Skills and Abilities

• Physical skills obtained through practice
• Demonstrate competence in nursing procedures that require basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
• Prioritise, plan own work
• Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
• To be able to supervise less experienced staff
• Act as NVQ assessor
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Experience

• Previous relevant experience in dealing with the public
• Experience of working in an Emergency Department

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates a caring disposition

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.

£26,240 to £27,928 a year incl HCAS per annum