Senior Clinical Support Worker

Job description

• 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent

• Educated to GSCE level 4/C or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications)
• Hold a full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (NVQ MUST be from an accredited awarding body).

• Competent in Band 3 skills as described by trust.• Taking Clinical Observations and Recording on Vitals/Paper • Venepuncture • Glucose Monitoring • Pregnancy Testing • Urine Analysis (Strip) • Taking Fecal Samples • Carry out 12 lead ECG • Wound Observation • Simple Wound Dressing • Removal of Peripheral Cannula • Take Swabs (e.g. MRSA) • Observing patients for signs of agitation or distress (Clinical holding/Restraint) • Support and Assist New Staff- Buddy System/Care Certificate Supervisor

• Dermatology experience.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word, Excel, access and Power-point
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and support others

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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