Clinical Support Worker Band 3 | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The post-holder is responsible for the direct clinical care and support of individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. The post holder will be required to work in all areas as required to meet the needs of the service. The post holder will be required to work flexible working patterns including evenings and weekend working.

To inform Nurse in Charge of any matters affecting the standard of patient care delivery.

Work as part of the nursing team to promote high standards of care.

Coordinating & running clinics for multiple specialities.

To support & assist other team members with procedures.

Chaperoning patients and assisting with mobility and care requirements.

Participate as part of the department team in implementing change and service developments., To communicate effectively with the patients and relatives, referring any concerns to qualified nurses.

To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust & the department and adhere to them.

To communicate using appropriate verbal and nonverbal methods, in a variety of situations, overcoming physical & psychological barriers, supports new & nervous patients

To assist in the day-to-day running of the clinics, assisting/supporting the registered nurse role & coordinate the running of a clinic in all specialties within the department areas.

To be able to prepare clinical areas for clinics and have an awareness of the track & trace scopes located in some OPD areas, i.e. ENT.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.