Clinical Support Worker - Ward D1

Job overview

****Previous applicants need not apply.****

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team on Ward D1. D1 is a 25 bedded ward which specialises in the care of patients who have gastroenterology conditions.

We have a strong ethos to staff development and learning and have a wonderful consultant body and multidisciplinary team.

The Ward is very busy so a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care is required.  You must be able to provide high quality, compassionate care,  ensuring an efficient service is delivered.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people. A caring nature, good communication skills & a willingness to learn & develop are essential.

You will deliver fundamental care to patients including assisting with personal hygiene & toileting needs, feeding & mobility.

Main duties of the job

Excellent strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards of care to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families and ensure that efficient service delivery is maintained.

Enthusiastic and motivated.

Caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

To work closely with the nursing team delivering fundamental care to patients including assisting with personal hygiene and toileting needs, feeding and mobility.

Part of the team approach to avoiding risk and providing the highest quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a registered nurse.

To carry out ward clerical and IT tasks, as required.

To carry out routine administrative/telephone related tasks.

To communicate effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities.

To maintain confidentiality of patient information.

To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.

To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward catering.

To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities.

To maintain patient dignity.

Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patient’s with exceptional care.

To organise and plan own day to day workload or activities in order to meet the demands of the job role.

To actively contribute to the efficient management of ward resources, including ordering/monitoring of ward supplies.

To support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the workplace.

To participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.