Clinical Support Worker, Emergency Department

An opportunity has arisen in NHS Forth Valley for an experienced Clinical Support Worker. This post is permanent and covers multiple areas within NHS Forth Valley. The post will be in the Emergency Department/Minor Injuries Unit. This requires staff to have a wide range of skills, dealing with all age groups. Previous experience in a caring role is essential.
An ability to work under pressure and have developed competence in a variety of clinical skills relating to caring for acutely unwell patients is preferable. Training can be provided for development of further clinical skills – including, but not limited to; point of care testing for covid-19, ECG’s, application/removal of splints and back slabs, wound dressing, venepuncture etc...
We require you to have good communication skills, are flexible and adaptable and can work well within a team while using your own initiative.
You will be expected to carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care and the smooth running of the department supporting registered nurses. Good observation skills and the ability to recognise a change in patient’s condition and know when to refer on to a senior nurse is vital.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
For informal enquiries, please contact David Thomson/Craig Spawton Senior Charge nurse. Telephone 01324 566116 / 566137.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.