Clinical Health Care Support Worker A&E - Band 3

Job overview

LINCOLN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT are seeking CHCSW's. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced and everchanging environment whereby two days are never the same. The successful candidate(s) will be required to work both the day and night shifts which will include bank holiday and weekend working.

The successful candidate will work alongside a registered nurse delivering personal care, sufficient hourly rounding as well as assisting with nutritional intake. We strive to ensure a positive experience for our patients and we appreciate that the HCSW role is a key part in delivering this high quality care.

After a settling in period, all newly appointed CHCSWs will be supported to gain further extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and the recording of ECGs.

We are supportive and dynamic team which is fast approaching new and exciting times with a planned new build of the Emergency Department which we hope will enhance patient experience and individual opportunities available.

We welcome applications from all who feel they would thrive in an ED environment whilst executing the trust values under pressure.  Hardworking, passionate, dedicated and excellent communicational skills are just some of the key qualities we desire in our expanding workforce.

Main duties of the job

The Emergency Department at Lincoln County Hospital is seeking to recruit Clinical Health Care Support Workers to join the team.

As a Clinical Health Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for working under delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse in delivering a high standard of care to our patients in accordance with individualise care needs, utilising flexible, innovate and effective practice that demonstrates that our patients are at the centre of everything we do.

You will be expected to undertake nutritional rounding, observations and personal care.  Training will be offered after a settling in period for the extended skills which includes, venepuncture, cannulation and ECG's.

Working the multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable to rapidly changing situations, as well as having understanding of the need for confidentiality. The individual should have the ability to work using their own initiative and as part of a team. Good time management and organisational skills are also essential for the post. Effective communication skills and motivation to work in a clinical environment are essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!