Client:
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Location:
Eastbourne, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
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6 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary Seaford Elderly Care Ward
is a busy ward caring for short stay frailty patients. Staff can learn specialty care for those who may have multiple medical conditions, are on multiple medications, and often require specialist support at home or in their care homes. Staff will also support patients who are acutely unwell, may have poor recognition (dementia & delirium), difficulty in walking, falls, and frailty. We are looking for experienced Clinical Support Workers; hospital experience is desirable but not essential. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths, Care Certificate and/or NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent role is required. Your role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, and removal of urinary catheter; training will be provided. You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, contributing fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship, and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff. Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients. Main duties of the job The role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, and removal of urinary catheter; training will be provided. About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by over 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020, the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once-in-a-lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Job responsibilities Successful applicants will be required to complete an Induction course, which will include all the Trust statutory/Mandatory training to join our team, inviting them to share their knowledge and experience with the ward; you will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Hanne Peasgood, Ward Matron on 0300 131 4500 extension 735382. Person Specification
Essential GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require attention Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care Desirable Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work-based diploma or equivalent Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc. Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role i.e. Cannulation, wound care, ECG
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