Healthcare support worker – Clinical Care - Cromer DPU

Job overview

At Cromer Hospital, we pride ourselves on the care patients receive and aim to provide only the very best experience. Working here, you will have the opportunity to work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and gain new skills whilst working in a variety of specialities.  We are a professional but friendly team that welcomes new ideas and experiences which contribute to being able to provide the highest standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Day procedure Unit is made up of Muriel Thoms Day Procedure Unit, Allies Theatre and the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre.  It has several LA (Local anaesthetic) procedure rooms, which are where minor surgery for Pain, Dermatology, Urology, Vascular and gynaecological specialities takes place, together with venesections and BCG treatments.  This clinical work is supported by clinics which are either led by a specialist doctor or nurse with the support of the nursing team.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is willing to adapt to meet the needs of our service and able to support our trained staff with the above specialities. You should be able to work well as part of a team and be able to prioritise your own workload. The successful candidate will be expected to work in all areas of the department and be taught to use the specialised equipment.

Previous experience in one of these fields would be desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Demonstrates awareness of own professional responsibilities and upholds the PRIDE values consistently.
• Practices in accordance with the code of conduct for healthcare support workers clearly articulates the purpose of the code.
• Adherence to the uniform trust policy.
• To act as a role model to others; always projecting a professional image.
• Understands what is meant by duty of care and the boundaries of the HCSW – Clinical care role.
• Adherence to NNUH policies consistently.
• To participate in tasks and carry out instructions of registered professionals relevant to area to support patient care e.g. collect blood for transfusion or purpose relevant to area, preparation of equipment for theatres, collecting medication from pharmacy or equipment from other clinical areas.
• To participate in audit as required.
• To develop self-awareness, building resilience, relationship building, self-care and adaptability.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.