Clinical Support Worker
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker to be a part of the experienced and friendly team on the Medical Day Care Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital.
MDCU is a fast-paced area providing a variety of infusion therapies including chemotherapy, to support specialist teams within the trust. These include Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Endocrine, Neurology and Dermatology.
The importance of patient experience is the heart of everything we do.
Applicants will need to be dynamic, motivated, reliable and flexible. Excellent communication and organisational skills are key as is a commitment to delivering quality care to our patients.
To apply for this post, you will need:
- To possess an apprenticeship in Level 3 Health or NVQ3 in Health and Social Care.
- MDCU experience is desirable
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation skills are desirable, but training will be provided if necessary
- Good communication skills
Main duties of the job
The Medical Day Case Unit provides a variety of infusion therapies, including chemotherapy to support Specialist teams of Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Dermatology and Endocrinology.
Applicants will need to be compassionate, dynamic, reliable and flexible.
We pride ourselves on developing our staff and you will be supported by our Departmental Education Team. Dedicated training support enables us to provide you with an excellent induction, support with revalidation and an ongoing training package.
Closing date of applications: 27 February 2024
Interview date: 12 March 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-MED-1272
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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