Apprentice Clinical Support Worker - Theatres

Work as an effective team member within the multidisciplinary team and support continued team development in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the well-being of patients Assist the Registered nurse (RN) in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport Assist in providing personal hygiene of patients who are unable to do so themselves, including washing, bathing and assistance with using the toilet Assist in feeding/ giving drinks to patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food and fluid charts where necessary Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met

JOB DESCRIPTION

“Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work”
V 03-01-2024 Band 2-7

Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately Report any changes in patient condition to the RN  Support RN’s in providing information and advice on health promotion Instigate emergency procedures: raising alarm 2222/999 and assisting in emergencies under the direction/delegation of the RN. Act as an effective role model for all team/unit colleagues Assist in ensuring that effective channels are used to canvas the views and concerns of all patients and carers Support the RN in providing care after death Carry out a limited range of clinical care duties relevant to the area of work provided there is the appropriate training and maintenance of competency in place. For example (not limited to):
simple dressings/procedures, venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring, patient observations, performing ECG, bladder scanning, pre and post-operative observations, urinary catheter
care/removal and pressure ulcer prevention Record accurate fluid intake and output, assisting the RN to calculate an accurate fluid balance Respond and support in unpredictable care situations ensuring patient safety is maintained, for example when patients display challenging behaviours

GENERAL DUTIES

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, following Trust Policy to provide a safe environment for care provision, ensuring that all patient care areas
including isolation areas are cleaned appropriately and specialist equipment is cleaned according to Trust policy e.g. drug fridges, incubators, commodes and report any deficits Ensure safe and proper use of equipment such as hoists and slide sheets Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently and coordinate the specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings Ensure that all waste, including soiled linen and sharps, is correctly segregated, labelled and stored according to Trust Policy In hospital/clinic settings, prepare the clean bed area/chair space ready for the patient, handling clean linen according to Trust Policy Communicate with colleagues and the public and respond to requests for general information and receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality Demonstrate knowledge of stock ordering and order relevant stores, e.g. top-up as instructed by the team leader Collect, receive and transfer items e.g. delivery and collection of lab specimens, pharmacy items, patient movement to and from other depts Respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties

Training Outcome:

There will be many opportunities for career progression following the completion of this apprenticeship. This may include further apprenticeships such as the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship or the Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) Lancaster and Westmorland General (WGH) Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom hospital and GP practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community health centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services with full Emergency Department and Critical/ Coronary Care Units and various Consultant Lead Services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care, including Outpatient, Diagnostics, Therapies, Day Case, Inpatient Surgery. Community Facilities provide a local Outreach Service and Diagnostics within Morecambe Bay. Our Community Services for adults are provided in people’s homes, Community Centres, Clinics, GP Practices, Community Hospitals and our General Hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independence, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, health educations, advice and support.

Working Hours :
Participation in provision of a 24-hour service including shift work, on-call, weekends and night duty is a requirement of this post.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience