Job summary
**Previous applicants need not apply**
To deliver exceptional patient care for patients that require support from the IV Access.
You will provide support to other members of the IV Access Team by assisting with procedures and troubleshooting devices placed by members of the IV access team.
The post holder must also perform surveillance of all IV devices inserted by the IV access team and keep records up to date by using the databases available.
The role will also provide education Trust wide about appropriate ongoing care for all IV access devices.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality basic nursing care as directed by care plans, registered nurse/nursing associates senior staff including:
- Assistance with personal hygiene
- Perform a range of clinical tasks or procedures which may include;
- Peripheral IV access
- Venepuncture
- Capillary blood glucose monitoring
- Wound care management of simple wounds/basic dressings
- Perform observations using an automated device
- Transfer patients to other areas as and when required
- Ensure all aspects of care provided are accurately documented
- Demonstrates own duties to new starters
- Participate and promote the audit process with the department
- Ensure all results relative to a patients attendance are identified and filed appropriately
- Work with senior colleagues to develop clinical expertise and research based practice
- Recognise the workload of colleagues and provide support as necessary
- Ensure compliance with departmental and procedures
- Actively reflect on practice and take the opportunity to improve own competence
- Demonstrate commitment to develop own critical analytical skills
- Contribute to the application and evaluation of current research and audit findings
- Has regard for the resource implications of decisions
- Liaise and communicate with members of the multi - disciplinary team.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the IV Access - Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH.
If you have any questions regarding the job role, please contact Donna Hamill, IV Access Lead on 0151 678 5111 ext. 8949 or 7248. Donna will be happy to discuss the position with you or answer any queries you may have.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the IV Access - Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH.
If you have any questions regarding the job role, please contact Donna Hamill, IV Access Lead on 0151 678 5111 ext. 8949 or 7248. Donna will be happy to discuss the position with you or answer any queries you may have.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- o Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR o A good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment.
- Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
- Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
- Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
Desirable
- Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
- Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of formal audit procedures and requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- o Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR o A good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment.
- Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
- Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
- Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
Desirable
- Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
- Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of formal audit procedures and requirements
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
