As part of this varied role, you'll undertake enhanced clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, recording and escalating observations, performing 12-lead ECGs, and supporting patients through investigations and treatment. You'll work closely with the nursing, medical and consultant teams, becoming an integral part of delivering safe and efficient emergency care.

As a designated Major Trauma Centre, you'll also can undertake specialist training to become a Trauma Scribe, playing a vital role during trauma calls by accurately documenting assessments, interventions and key timings to support the trauma team during the management of critically injured patients.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Essential Requirements Include

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Previous experience working as a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent within an acute healthcare setting, caring for patients with a wide range of clinical presentations. Competence in, or willingness to undertake training and competency assessment in:

• Venepuncture (blood sampling).
• Cannulation.
• Recording and recognising abnormal observations.
• Performing 12-lead ECGs. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work confidently alongside nurses, consultants, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team. A caring, compassionate and professional approach to patient care, recognising the importance of dignity, respect and reassurance during what can often be a stressful experience. The ability to remain calm, organised and adaptable while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment. A willingness to undertake further education and competency-based training to support the needs of the department. A willingness to complete training to become a Trauma Scribe, supporting the trauma team during major trauma calls as part of our Major Trauma Centre. The ability to prioritise workload, respond to changing clinical demands and contribute positively to patient flow across the department. Flexibility to work across both the Emergency Department and Minor Injury Unit as part of a 24/7 rotating shift pattern.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

One of the following:

• Level 3 RQF, SCQF
• City and Guilds 3
• NVQ 3
• BTEC National Diploma
• Equivalent experience (minimum of 12 months)
• GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in English
• GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in Maths
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
• Equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Completion of relevant Band 3 clinical skills training ie. venepuncture and physiological measurements

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 12 months experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working in an hospital/ acute healthcare setting
• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Good time management skills and prioritising work
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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