Advanced Clinical Support Worker (ACSW)

Job overview

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering person-centered care that respects dignity, is non-judgmental and value-based encompassing the six Cs: (Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment), with care focused on supporting patients to self-manage their healthcare needs wherever possible.

Working alone or in ‘twos’ where required, deliver clinical and non-clinical care in line with the designated care plan prescribed by a registered practitioner.

Follow the care plan in the patient’s home, escalating any concerns to senior clinicians where a patient’s situation changes or condition deteriorates.

Undertake clinical observations as required using manual and/or electronic methods and escalate any observations to the clinician that fall outside the stipulated guidance. Take the appropriate action as instructed by the registered clinician.  This may include referral to other agencies such as the District Nursing or Safeguarding.

Assess and identify any issues or concerns regarding any aspect of the patient or the patient’s care and report these findings accurately both verbally and in writing using the relevant IT systems, to the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will assist the multi-disciplinary team of nurses and other allied health professionals, medical staff and GPs, to provide patient-centered within the Community Integrated Care Service and the Stroke Pathway, by following designated treatment plans and providing and managing ongoing treatments on a daily basis and liaising with other members of the team and / or healthcare professional where required.

The post holder will implement packages of care for patients as required to enable them to remain in their home environment and work to specific care plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) with access to support from the clinical team.

Administer medication to patients, including controlled drugs, following the care plan and Medicines Management Administration Report (MAR) chart, or prompt patients to take their own medication.  Identify any issues such as allergic reactions to medication, or deviation from the care plan and report these issues to the appropriate clinician with responsibility for the management of the individual patient’s medicines.

Medicines Management

Collect prescriptions from local pharmacies as required and transport to the patient’s home.  The post holder is responsible for the medication during transit and when preparing and administering medication to patients.

Prepare medication to enable patients to self-administer either orally or via PEG where patients have the capacity to self-administrate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.