Clinical Support Worker

• Able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values.
• Willing to develop new skills and participate in training in line with service development e.g. venepuncture, administration of defined medicines, enteral feeding.
• Has an understanding and knowledge of community care procedure and practice (basic observations, catheter care, monitoring of blood sugar/blood pressure etc)
• Participate, through appraisal, in matching organizational aims with personal objectives and supporting staff within their own area of responsibility to do the same.

• Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions in relation to the community nursing team.
• Contribute to the development of information systems.
• Obtains transmits and stores information relating to the delivery of care services (this may involve auditing)
• Participate in the use of information and technology including inputting data on the computer system enabling other members of the team to use.
• Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels.
• Use of oral, written and computerized information that facilitates continuity of patient care throughout the 24-hour period.
• Completes documentation in accordance with Trusts policies and procedure

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

Essential

• English and Mathematics GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent. This includes Key Skills Level 1 in Communication and Application of Number or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Mathematics
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent experience and able to demonstrate the completion of the Care Certificate issued by an employer
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
• Moving and Handling
• Infection Control
• Customer Care

Desirable

• Competent in venepuncture, cannulation and simple wound dressings

Essential

• Previous experience with a healthcare setting (18 months)
• Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
• Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
• Understand the importance of record keeping
• Literacy skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of record keeping
• Experience in undertaking point of care testing
• Experience in application of basic dressing techniques

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
• Good communication Skills
• Access to transport to undertake multiple visits to patient's place of residence

Desirable

• Plan delegated workload