Clinical Support Worker

On completion of competency-based training packages the post holder will carry out the following clinical tasks and others if deemed appropriate by the Senior Sister:

• Taking and recording heights and weights
• Taking and recording Temperature, Pulse, Respirations and Blood pressure
• Performing Urinalysis
• Performing Venepuncture and assisting with the insertion of peripheral cannula
• Performing Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Prepare child or young person for Theatre
• Take child or young person to Theatre
• Removing peripheral cannula
• All tasks will be carried out in a child-friendly manner using appropriate distraction techniques and the post holder will seek relevant assistance from hospital play specialist and nurses when required
• Ordering and Stocking up of equipment
  
  We are searching for an enthusiastic and flexible Clinical Support Worker to support our Nursing Team across the department with a view to progressing along the Nursing Associate pathway.
We are a busy Paediatric department consisting of an inpatient ward, paediatric assessment unit and day surgery unit and this role would be required to cover across the 24-hour period. If you are proactive and keen to learn with excellent communication skills, then we would love to hear from you!