Company: Wye Valley Nhs Trust

Apply for the Clinical Support Worker – Patient Care & Safety

Location: Hereford

Job Description:

Responsibilities

To undertake any other duties required by line manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the post.
To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
To report any concerns to the registered nurse relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area.
To ensure the registered nurse is regularly updated on patients’ condition and progress.
To ensure the equipment is clean and in good working order.
To ensure the environment is clean and tidy.
To participate with the induction of staff new to the clinical area.
To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manager.
To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
To demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing, to ensure dissemination of information.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.
To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.
A surgical background is desirable to support a streamlined nurse-led pre-surgery admission, nursing care with the aim to discharge home the same day.
The environment is fast paced with a high patient turnaround.
A willingness to learn is a must.
Venepuncture, Cannulation and ECG recording skills desirable; however training will be provided.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026