Venepuncture / ECG Support WorkerNHS

Job summary

The role requires working independently, with minimal supervision, across all wards in a busy mental health hospital. The successful candidate will be confident working with people with a variety of mental health conditions, able to engage with them and dynamically risk assess when it is safe to proceed with taking blood samples and ECG readings. A high level of competent in venepuncture and use of ECG machines is expected, with the successful candidate able to facilitate shadowing by student nurses and other staff, with a degree of teaching in venepuncture theory and practical ECG taking.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to prioritise and plan their own work across the hospital ensuring the collection of blood samples and ECG readings across all wards on a priority / needs basis.

A familiarity with Clozapine monitoring requirements is expected.

The successful candidate will ensure all samples are delivered to reception in good time for transport to the pathology lab.

Liaison with ward clerks to ensure that adequate stock of venepuncture equipment and supplies are present is expected as part of the role.

Job description

The successful Candidate will be:

• Confident and competence in venepuncture and ECG's
• Have knowledge and basic understanding of mental health conditions
• Be able to mange their own workload and prioritise across a busy mental health hospital
• Be aware of risk and demonstrate dynamic risk management skills
• Prioritise patient care
• Have a positive attitude and be friendly and approachable

About us

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex.

Living and Working in Sussex:

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns

Embrace the South Coast with a great range of historic and contemporary seaside towns

According to the Met Office Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK, making exploring the vast countryside all the more enjoyable.

We offer a variety of staff benefits, inc, pension scheme, generous annual leave, flexible working and a comprehensive employee assistance programme.

We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.