Care Support Worker-OOH

Job summary

The post-holder will be a member of theOutofHoursTeam who willassistthe qualified nurse to care for patients, ensuring the effective delivery of treatment for patients. The post holder will work regularly with direct supervision whilst undertaking duties assigned by the Shift Lead.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the Team Leader/Band 6 Shift Lead.

Communicating with people clearly in a manner, and at a level and paceappropriate totheir abilities and preferences

Correctly undertaking delegated tasks that the Team Leader/Caseload holderdeemswithin the ability of the post holder and for which they have received training and aredeemedcompetent.

Assistingthe qualified nurse in the assessment and treatment of patient health and well-being needs.

Undertake clinical tasks following appropriate competency training, for example, basic wound care and simple dressings, recording of blood pressure/TPR /oxygen saturations and phlebotomy/venepuncture.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)