Clinical Support Worker – MDU

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical support worker to join the Medical Day Unit. The post holder must be flexible, dynamic and have the ability to organize and prioritize own workload. You will be familiar with, and work to, the protocols and policies of the Trust, paying particular attention to infection control, equality and diversity and privacy and dignity. Main duties of the job Duties include, but are not limited to: Venepuncture Cannulation ECG recording Blood sugar monitoring Transportation of patients between wards and departments Preparation of bed spaces/rooms Escalating concerns appropriately Taking accountability for patient admission documentation - being supervised by a trained nursing colleague Maintain a high standard of record keeping ensuring all entries are accurate and legible Use resources effectively About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you! We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications. Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust

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offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Hutchinson on charlotte.hutchinson8@nhs.net Person Specification Essential Healthcare experience Care Certificate 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above Clinical Skills including venipuncture and cannulation Desirable Computer literate Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address MDU Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website

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