Clinical Support Worker

Clinical Responsibilities To assist the qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse within the scope of practicecompleting accurately paperwork to a set standard once trained/educated and competent Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required in order to improve patient pathwayTo undertake and evaluate patient observations of blood pressure, pulse and temperature and other tasks as required, to assist in the patient recovery stage and see them through to discharge. Know own limitations and report any lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor. Clinical Governance / Quality Caring for patients, within a framework of high quality standards of care and practice Education and training development Trains/mentors others in own skillset Keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures Attend Unit meetings and teaching sessions. To attend all in-house Trust training courses and meetings as required. To maintain knowledge and keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures. To maintain infection control practices so as to cause no harm to patients, carers or staff. To maintain good communication both verbal and written Maintain mandatory training