Clinical Healthcare Support Worker, Band 3 job at Cheltenham Full Time

As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment to gain skills and competencies. As a new member of the team, you will be offered 2 weeks initial supernumerary status, an orientation day, a HCA competency program and clinical mentorship.

All individuals who are interested in a post are welcome to contact; Deborah Durrant band 7 liver CNS on 0300 422 4324 [email protected]

or Rose Verdadero [email protected]

As a HCA working alongside the liver CNS’s on the Hepatology assessment unit, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to;

• To participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care
• Setting up of the bay in preparation for the day and cleaning of clinical area
• Printing patient labels and wrist bands
• Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g. patient observations including weight, and hand grip strengths
• Assisting with moving and handling
• To assist patients with hygiene and toileting when required
• To assist with moving and handling
• Ensuring patients are comfortable
• Arranging outpatient appointments
• Admit and discharge patients on TRAK
• Emptying Ascitc drains
• Stocking up
• Taking scripts to pharmacy including order book

Collecting from Pharmacy

• Ordering and chasing stores
• Cannulation and phlebotomy
• Podding bloods
• Patient nutrition and hydration
• My porter
• To undertake clinical activities, following training and assessment, as directed by the Registered Nurse
• To report any change in the condition of patients to the nurse in charge
• To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

• To contribute to maintaining a suitable environment to meet the needs of the patients
• To undertake housekeeping activities such as: disposal of linen, cleaning, tidying and re-stocking equipment, in accordance with Infection control policy
• To maintain continuity of supplies by being aware of products commonly used by nurses in patient treatments, assist in units stock control system
• To keep equipment storage areas safe and in good order and report any damage to the nurse in charge