Clinical Support Worker

Job overview

Post holders will support registered nursing staff and other health care professionals in the delivery of nursing care to patients at a level determined by training, competence and experience. They will also assist in the maintenance of the care environment and perform housekeeping, clerical, ancillary and portering roles as requested.

The Postholder should only undertake duties for which training has been received and where relevant, competency based assessment successfully completed. Postholder must make nurses and others aware of any limitations to competence.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.
• Assist healthcare professional with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
• Report any changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses
• Assist in care and support of visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients’ records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker, you will provide high-quality personal care to patients within our surgical and orthopaedic services. You will support patients with nutrition, hydration, and mobilisation, helping to ensure a positive patient experience throughout their care journey.

In addition, you will develop and utilise enhanced clinical skills, including taking observations, performing venepuncture, and undertaking ECGs. Working closely with Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.