Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team on the new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), located within the Emergency Village. This is a purpose-built area set up to prevent unnecessary admissions and relieve the pressures of our busy Emergency Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive role model to help provide a high standard of care on our busy SDEC unit.



You will be responsible for seeing and treating medical, surgical, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology and ENT same day patients. Our aim will be to diagnose, treat and discharge our patients' home on the same day with appropriate follow ups as required.



As a clinical Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the triage process where you would complete basic observations, risk assessments, full body maps, obtaining samples, IV Cannulation and blood sampling, transfer of patients and 12 Lead ECG recording. You will provide care and support for patients who are attending the unit.



You will need to be prepared to work flexibly to the needs of the service.



Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants apply.

Main duties will include:

Venepuncture



Cannulation



ECG recording



Baseline observations



Urine sampling



Record keeping



Transfers



Monitoring patients



Catheterisation



VBG testing



Blood sugar monitoring



Stocking and cleaning



Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.



We are proud of the care we strive to provide, and we want to continue to build on this by the addition of passionate, kind and caring people to our teams. Using the latest pathways, evidence-based care and, using all the community therapy support networks available to us to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported. We are looking for people who strongly align with our Trust values and share common goals.

As a Trust we are committed to:

Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.

Real equality of opportunity.

Continuous learning and development for staff.

Achieving a work life balance



We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.



The Trust is accredited as a Disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.

Main duties will include:

Venepuncture



Cannulation



ECG recording



Baseline observations



Urine sampling



Record keeping



Transfers



Monitoring patients



Catheterisation



VBG testing



Blood sugar monitoring



Stocking and cleaning



For further information on the and main responsibilities, please see the attached .



Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.