Clinical Support Worker Huntingdon

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To assist with the provision of high-quality nursing care during all out of hours' time periods, working nights, Twilights and weekends cross site.
• To review and prioritise own workload where needed, under the direction of a Registered Practitioner
• To deliver clinical skills independently for patient's trust wide following prioritising of patient need by Clinical Site Matron/Practitioner, supporting junior doctor colleagues as needed.
• To communicate effectively and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• To assist in the mentoring of Band 2 Healthcare Assistants within the clinical environment as instructed by the Hospital at Night team.
• To maintain levels of competence and ensure that consistent skills are maintained.
• To offer leadership & role modelling to Band 2 Healthcare Assistants in liaison with the Hospital at Night team.
• To manage own time effectively, responding to requests for clinical support in a timely manner.
• To ensure that equipment used for clinical care is cleaned and clinical areas are clean and free from hazards in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
• Provide support to Site Managers, Critical Care Units and Emergency Departments at times when wards workload is reduced which may include supporting timely movement and transfer of patients between departments e.g. ED to Imaging department.
• Provide practical support to Critical Care Outreach Team which may include delivering equipment needed in an emergency or supporting transfer of patients in a timely manner.

Person specification

Key Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work under pressure

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health-related subject or equivalent
• Completion of Care Certificate

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Extensive current experience of core clinical competencies such as venepuncture, IV cannulation, 12-Lead ECG's, measuring ketones, undertaking clinical observations

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: