At a Glance
- Tasks: Support nurses in assessing and managing patients, ensuring timely care.
- Company: Join a dedicated NHS team focused on patient care and support.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, inclusive environment, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and patient support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while gaining valuable healthcare experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in healthcare and ability to perform basic clinical observations.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
Job overview
A Band 3 Clinical Support Worker (CSW) working as a Triage Nurse Assistant supports registered nurses in assessing, prioritising and managing patients on arrival or at first contact.
The role ensures patients are seen in a safe and timely manner by assisting with initial observations, information gathering, and care coordination.
Main duties of the job
- Perform basic clinical observations and monitoring.
- Assist with simple procedures (e. g. ECGs, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis).
- Prepare patients for further assessment or treatment.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients and relatives.
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team (nurses, doctors, paramedics).
- Ensure accurate documentation of patient information.
- Update patient records and electronic systems.
- Assist with booking, tracking, and calling patients.
- Ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
- Detailed responsibilities
Assist in the triage process by gathering patient information such as presenting complaints, medical history, and vital signs (e. g., blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation).
Recognise and escalates deteriorating patients promptly using observation tools such as NEWS2 where appropriate.
Requirements
- Evidence of health care work in the NHS.
- Evidence of ability to perform ECGs and basic observations.
- Equal Opportunities
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life.
We are committed to equal opportunities and aim to be effortlessly inclusive.
Legal & Compliance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Triage Nurse Assistant employer: Uhmb
At Uhmb, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our Community Midwifery team in Kendal provides not only competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that our midwives can thrive in their careers while delivering exceptional care to families in the community.
