Clinical Support Worker Level 3 - Modern Apprenticeship - 18145

Contract: Permanent 
Salary: £25,468 - £27,468 per annum
Employer: NHS Lothian
Closing Date: Friday 9 June

Based within the CAHMS Outpatient Team, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team carrying out a range of clinical duties with minimal/no supervision and maintaining up to date written records. You will work towards SVQ Level 3 Healthcare (Clinical) and embed the learning into practice.

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Employer:       
 
NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. NHS Lothian offers excellent career prospects and a wide range of job opportunities for potential employees. NHS Lothian is proud to offer all staff members opportunities for training and development as well as excellent staff benefits. 
 
Environment:
 
The post will be based within the CAHMS Outpatient Team.
 
What might a day in this role look like?
 
As part of a multidisciplinary team you will:

• Carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal/no supervision
• Carry out simple dressings using both sterile and non-sterile techniques
• Maintain up to date written records, reporting and escalating as required, informing the registered nurse of any changes or outcomes of clinical interventions undertaken
• Reorganise/reprioritise own workload according to patient need and ward needs without direct supervision, including escort duties
• Participate ​​​​​​​in clinical audit of services
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and team members across the organisation
• Be responsible for your own actions and ensure they are in line with the NHS Lothian values and policies.

 
What will I learn?

• SVQ Level 3 Healthcare (Clinical) and embed the learning into practice
• The underpinning knowledge units include Digital, Working in the Health Sector and the Human Body and Illness
• Managing yourself in a complex dynamic clinical environment
• Address the equality and diversity needs of patients and staff
• Ensuring patient safety at all times
• Establish a rapport with the multidisciplinary team and gain the confidence of the patients and their families
• Maintaining skill and knowledge level in clinical competencies and core skills
• Key employability skills.

 
What qualifications/skills are required?

• National 5 or above in English, Maths and Biology/Chemistry at grade C or above or SVQ Level 2 in Health or Social Care
• 17 - 24 years of age (or up to 29 if you have a disability/care experienced)
• Passion for working in a healthcare environment
• Effective team player
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understand and possess the NHS Lothian Values
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to carry out delegated responsibilities within a dynamic clinical environment.

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