Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach

at  George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Job Title -Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit/ Outreach
Hours per week-37.5 Hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term- Permanent
Salary-£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Closing Date-10/05/2024
Interview Date-24/05/2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot – ‘Where you make a difference’
The Critical Care Clinical Support Worker will function at a higher competency level that that of other Health Care Support Workers with responsibility for actively participating as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Critical Care Unit and as part of the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) under the supervision of the Senior Nurse.
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skill, knowledge and competence to be determined within the Critical Care and CCOT
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

To work as a member of the Critical Care Team, establishing effective communication networks across the multidisciplinary team and wards and departments across the Trust and with patients and carers
To establish professional relationships with patients and carers, communicating in ways which respect views, beliefs and culture and being aware of own response to distressing circumstances
To report to the Senior Nurse on duty in a timely way giving information relating to all work activity and identifying significant changes in relation to direct patient care and treatment plans
To act as a patient advocate
To have an awareness of the triggers and processes for incident reporting, safeguarding concerns and wider governance issues and be able to escalate to the Senior Nurse on duty

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INFORMATION:

To maintain professional standards in agreed range of clinical and non-clinical activities specific to Critical Care, maintaining and updating skills and knowledge as per Trust policy
To work at all times within the boundaries of competence, at no time undertaking activities that have not been previously agreed
To be aware of own individual learning needs and seek appropriate support
To participate in the appraisal process
To keep up to date with Statutory and mandatory training (CSFT)

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL SKILLS:

To be able to prioritise, plan and organise own clinical workload as delegated by the senior Nurse on duty
Be able to recognise the unwell, deteriorating patient and seek help and refer to the most appropriate Registered Practitioner

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be expected to frequently exert moderate physical effort for short periods on
a shift when undertaking clinical duties and should expect to be frequently exposed to highly
unpleasant conditions and bodily fluids e.g. faeces, vomit, blood and urine when working
clinically in the ward area with staff
The post holder will also be expected to participate in weekend working, night shift and long
days working on an e-roster basis
The post holder will be frequently exposed to distressing / emotional situations during the course of a shift whilst delivering patient car

Assist in the care of a group of patients each shift under the supervision of a registered nurse delivering personal and clinical care to include: -
Personal care, hygiene and elimination
Nutritional needs
Skin and pressure area care
Patient chaperone
Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities in line with appropriate standards and guidelines.
To promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues.
Document care given in patient’s care-plan and ensure this is countersigned by a registered nurse
To use accurate, clear and concise documentation written or electronically
Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a high quality, cost effective service
Within the remit of your role and under supervision contribute to the planning and completion of holistic assessments (not primary assessments) ensuring all care activities / assessments are clearly recorded and documented.
Have an understanding of care planning and participate in nursing interventions as delegated by a registered Nurse / Practitioner
Liaise and work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team understanding their roles
Anticipate the needs of the patients to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times
Participate in the daily handover and meetings.
Maintain all aspects of confidentiality regarding patients, relatives and colleges
Have a responsibility for the tidiness and promoting cleanliness of all patient areas, including equipment rooms and storerooms, and take appropriate care of furniture and equipment.
Ensure beds and equipment are properly cleaned between patient use
To undertake an agreed range of additional non-clinical activities specific to Critical Care