Job summary
The clinical support coordinator will work within the Bassetlaw team and will provide clinical support and assistance to the advanced clinical practitioners (ACO) and medical staff in the assessment and treatment of patients requiring emergency intervention/treatment
The post holders role will also be required to ensure that patients have a seamless journey and discharge and that the patients pathway is effectively managed across site
The clinical support coordinator will have the ability to work at NVQ Level 3 status, which will enable him/her to be involved in the holistic care of adult patients
Main duties of the job
Provide basic nursing care to patients, demonstrating respect for privacy and dignity and patient choice
Monitor and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation level and blood glucose level) of patients demonstrate an understanding of the normal range and report any abnormal recordings to practitioner/medical staff.
Record early warning score and report any abnormal reading to nursing staff
Perform venepuncture as requested by the ACP/nursing/medical staff within Trust policy and once appropriate training has been given
Record ECG's once appropriate training has been given and within Trust policy, reporting findings to nursing/medical team
Carry out cannulation as requested by the ACP/nursing/medical team once appropriate training has been given.
For further duties please attached job description
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute environment
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 2 (or in progress) or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- Diploma in Health care Studies - Level 3 - achieved or working towards or NVQ level 3 - achieved or wiliness to complete/working towards. or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Vital Signs training or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Care Certificate or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to GCSE English or or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Clinical Skills: Venepuncture, ECG recording, Cannulation, Blood & specimen cultures
- Computer skills - Word & Excel
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to influence senior staff. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs and assist in the formulation of their care planning.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work flexibly out of hours and bank holidays
- Capable of managing and prioritising workload effectively
- To be able to use own initiative in certain work related issues
- Must be able to work within a team
- Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute environment
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 2 (or in progress) or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- Diploma in Health care Studies - Level 3 - achieved or working towards or NVQ level 3 - achieved or wiliness to complete/working towards. or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Vital Signs training or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Care Certificate or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to GCSE English or or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Clinical Skills: Venepuncture, ECG recording, Cannulation, Blood & specimen cultures
- Computer skills - Word & Excel
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to influence senior staff. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs and assist in the formulation of their care planning.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work flexibly out of hours and bank holidays
- Capable of managing and prioritising workload effectively
- To be able to use own initiative in certain work related issues
- Must be able to work within a team
- Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN25LT
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
