Rural Outpatient Clinical Support Specialist

Ncic; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling

Job summary

NCIC in Whitehaven is seeking a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker (Outpatients) for 24 hours per week. The role covers a variety of clinics, including Colorectal, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Renal, respiratory, Urology, ENT, across WI/WCH/WCDC sites.

You will assist under indirect supervision, support patients and carers, and use extended skills as directed by the lead nurse. Eligibility includes GCSEs and National Care Cert, with NVQ3 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths or equivalent; National Care Certificate or commitment to complete as part of induction, and an NVQ 3 in care or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a customer focused / caring environment.
• Willingness to complete induction and training and work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Set up/close down the various speciality clinics; apply extended skills such as venepuncture, ECG recording, basic observations, BM monitoring, Spirometry.
• Assist with nursing care under indirect supervision and provide information to patients and carers.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to Trust values at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Communication

Time-keeping & planning

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Venepuncture

Education

GCSE English & Maths

National Care Certificate

NVQ 3 in Care

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

NCIC in Whitehaven is seeking a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker (Outpatients) for 24 hours per week. The role covers a variety of clinics, including Colorectal, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Renal, respiratory, Urology, ENT, across WI/WCH/WCDC sites.

You will assist under indirect supervision, support patients and carers, and use extended skills as directed by the lead nurse. Eligibility includes GCSEs and National Care Cert, with NVQ3 or equivalent.