Clinical Support Worker

3VHealthcare

Ltd are a provider of high-quality patient care delivered in a community setting.

3VHealthcare

Ltd have been commissioned by the NHS since 2008 and have recently been gradedas 'Good' with areas of outstanding by the CQC.

Weare looking for a Clinical Support Worker to join our busy team based in Chapel-en-le-Frith to provide support to outpatient clinics within Derbyshire and Cheshire.

The successful applicant will work within the business providing high quality clinical and administrative support to patients and colleagues.

Thepost holder will work closely with the Clinical Services Manager, Service Managers,Clinicians, Clinical Support Workers and Administration staff to ensure our patients experience a safe and smooth pathway through the service.

Please be aware that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Thepost holder will be an integral member of our friendly and supportive team andhelp to provide high quality administrative and clinic support across the services we offer. The role is varied, and the post holder is expected to perform a range of duties including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, clinic support, moving and handling, arranging appointments and stock control. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Services Manager, service managers and healthcare professionals to ensure our patients experience a safe and smooth pathway through the service.

The post holder will also be required to contribute to the improvement and development of the service.

Attached tothis advert is a full and comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification.

3VHealthcare

Ltd has been delivering high quality outpatient care commissioned by the NHSsince 2008.The organisation was created by local GP Practices with the aim toprovide excellent, local care in a range of specialties.

3VHealthcare Ltd has a multi-level organisational structure. The organisation is led by 3 Executive Directors, andis supported by a Head of Business and Operations, a Business and Information Manager and a Clinical Services Manager.

The services are led by 16 clinicians, 3

Service Managers and a clinical pharmacist.

Healthcare and administrative support is provided by 6 team members working a combination of full and part timehours.

The following section highlights some of the main duties and responsibilities expected of the post holder. This is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties to support the needs of the organisation.

Clinical duties

• Work closely with clinicians, colleagues and the clinical pharmacist to ensure ahigh standard of appropriate care is provided for patients across all specialities.
• Liaise closely with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely transfer of knowledge, information and patient care plans.
• When necessary, seek further medical advice and guidance from the relevant clinician/pharmacist and accurately relay this backto patients, carers and/or other professionals.
• Assist in the care of patients, which includes moving and handling, chaperoning, clinic support and phlebotomy.
• Process specimens and blood samples (label andverify patients details on the sample against the request form) and ensure theyreach the collection point
• Report any concerns regarding standards to the Clinical services manager
• Adhere to all rules and regulations regarding the safe handling, use & storage of all stock (including medicines) and equipment used.
• Be aware of and adhere to the organisations guidelines relating to infection prevention and control
• Undertake mandatory training courses,competency checks and ensure this remains up to date through the online portal.
• Strictly adhere to the organisations data protection and confidentiality policy this applies to information ab outpatients, staff and the health service business.
• Move and handle equipment and stock transporting it between multiple locations.
• Arrive and unlock the clinic premises (if appropriate) 30 minutes prior to the start of the clinic and safely secure the premises post clinic
• Ensure clinical rooms are prepared prior to thestart of…