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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Healthcare support worker to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in enhancing the patient’s pathway from referral to treatment through the Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) Outpatient department.
You will work closely with the nursing and multidisciplinary team to ensure a high standard of care is delivered to the patients with a wide range of ENT conditions. The role may include assisting with procedures, undertaking observations and clinic management using Careflow.
You will be given the opportunity to learn about the speciality within a safe environment and have the support of nursing colleagues, clinicians, and Consultants.

YOU WILL NEED TO BE:

• Hard working and reliable
• Work calmly under pressure
• Good Team player
• Willing to develop skills to support the patient’s pathway from referral to treatment
  A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people
  in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan. You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcae, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.
  There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also
  be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
  Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
  Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
  Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
  Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
  To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate,
  glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs, always ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
  Extended skills in ENT to support patient pathway with minimal / no supervision once competency achieved to include taking blood samples (Venepuncture) Cleaning of Nasoendoscope using the Tristel 3 wipes system once trained and met competency.
  Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns
  about patients to other clinical staff
  Please see the attached job description for full informatio

Please refer the Job description for details