Job summary
We are looking for dedicated individuals to work as Band 3 Support Workers. You will commence training on a Band 2 Clinical Support Worker and progress to Band 3 by successfully completing the required competencies, including the nationally recognised Health Care support Worker Care Certificate. This transition is expected within 24 weeks.
Our training programme includes a comprehensive 5-day Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) induction as well as on the job experience and training within your allocated clinical care group. Within your first 12 weeks, we will support you in achieving the core competencies and completing the HCSW programme. You will be awarded the HCSW Care Certificate when you successfully complete this stage.
By the end of your first 24 weeks, you'll complete additional clinical competencies specific to your area of practice. Upon successful completion of at least 75% of all the requirements, you will progress to a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker role.
If you are not on track to complete the criteria, enabling you to progress to a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker, we will discuss alternative options such as extensions in exceptional cases or alternative work as a Band 2 Clinical Support Worker or another Band 2 role in the Trust, subject to availability.Please note we are expecting a high amount of interest from applicants to this advert and therefore we would advise to apply as soon as possible as the advert may close early without notice once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Key duties of the qualified Band 3 CSW role
This rewarding and responsible role has a direct impact on patients' lives. You will provide vital assistance to patients and support them with their physical and emotional care needs. You will also assist healthcare professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients.
We strongly encourage you to read the accompanying job description and person specification which details the main duties, responsibilities and individual requirements for the role so that you have a clear understanding of the role and ensure you meet the post requirements before applying.
If you already have a Care Certificate and you can evidence to us that you have the required competencies, then it may be possible to recruit you directly to Band 3 position.
For those currently employed by the Trust as a Clinical Support Worker, you should instead apply through the Clinical Support Worker transfer process via your line manager.
About us
Our organisation spans across two hospital based sites, the Northern General Hospital and the Central Campus in the city centre and we also provide Community Services. Whilst we are supportive of flexible working this is limited to specific areas where it meets the service needs.
Successful candidates will be matched to vacancies across the trust based on service needs.
If the above description sounds like you, We would love to hear from you!
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 27th and 28th January.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the care team with direction and supervision from registered nurses and/or midwives and participate in the provision of direct and indirect patient care activity.
At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect,exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality.
Ensure that no action or omission on your part is detrimental to the condition, safety, well-being, and interest of the patients.
Assist the registered practitioner in the provision of direct and indirect care and treatment of patients and undertake assigned tasks and comply within level of
Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team and observe operational policy and procedure requirements.
Carry out duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner at all times.
Assist and support the patient in essential care needs and ensure a high quality of personalized care, having regard for religious and cultural customs and beliefs.
Accurately report to the registered practitioner any aspects of care delivered e.g. any difficulties or problems experienced with patient care.
Ensure accurate documentation and contribute to daily reports of patient activity and
Always promote a safe working environment, reporting untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.
Inform an appropriate line manager of any behaviour by others, which is perceived to be harmful, violent, aggressive, derogatory or discriminating of others.
Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and update knowledge, competence and skill.
Acknowledge any limitations of competence in accepting assigned direct care activities and inform the registered practitioner.
Assist in the safe use, custody and maintenance of equipment, utilizing resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensure safekeeping and transportation of patients' property and valuables in line with Trust policy.
Assist with maintaining stocks and supplies and utilize resources effectively, efficiently and economically.
Assist new members of the care team by demonstrating own duties in a professional
When required, act flexibly within your role, which may include movement to other sites within the Trust or working hours, over a twenty-four-hour period. This will be in consultation with your line manager and in line with Trust policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the care team with direction and supervision from registered nurses and/or midwives and participate in the provision of direct and indirect patient care activity.
At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect,exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality.
Ensure that no action or omission on your part is detrimental to the condition, safety, well-being, and interest of the patients.
Assist the registered practitioner in the provision of direct and indirect care and treatment of patients and undertake assigned tasks and comply within level of
Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team and observe operational policy and procedure requirements.
Carry out duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner at all times.
Assist and support the patient in essential care needs and ensure a high quality of personalized care, having regard for religious and cultural customs and beliefs.
Accurately report to the registered practitioner any aspects of care delivered e.g. any difficulties or problems experienced with patient care.
Ensure accurate documentation and contribute to daily reports of patient activity and
Always promote a safe working environment, reporting untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.
Inform an appropriate line manager of any behaviour by others, which is perceived to be harmful, violent, aggressive, derogatory or discriminating of others.
Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and update knowledge, competence and skill.
Acknowledge any limitations of competence in accepting assigned direct care activities and inform the registered practitioner.
Assist in the safe use, custody and maintenance of equipment, utilizing resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensure safekeeping and transportation of patients' property and valuables in line with Trust policy.
Assist with maintaining stocks and supplies and utilize resources effectively, efficiently and economically.
Assist new members of the care team by demonstrating own duties in a professional
When required, act flexibly within your role, which may include movement to other sites within the Trust or working hours, over a twenty-four-hour period. This will be in consultation with your line manager and in line with Trust policy
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the training needs of the role and a commitment to successfully complete the Care Certificate and the trust's required CSW training and competency package
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Health Care environment or experience as a carer AND/OR multi-professional team working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the Role of the Clinical Support Worker in delivering care to meet patient needs
PROUD Values
Essential
- Patients first - Committed to providing care with compassion, commitment and competence to provide the highest levels of patient/client care
- Respectful - Must have an understanding of the importance of effective communication, demonstrating behaviours which are caring and compassionate. Showing respect, courtesy and professionalism
- Ownership - "Can do" attitude and on-going commitment to personal development and Improvement. Demonstrates understanding of own limitations and role and responsibilities
- Unity - Must be able to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
- Delivery - Methodical and Accurate with attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and have a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Clinical Support Worker
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the training needs of the role and a commitment to successfully complete the Care Certificate and the trust's required CSW training and competency package
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Health Care environment or experience as a carer AND/OR multi-professional team working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the Role of the Clinical Support Worker in delivering care to meet patient needs
PROUD Values
Essential
- Patients first - Committed to providing care with compassion, commitment and competence to provide the highest levels of patient/client care
- Respectful - Must have an understanding of the importance of effective communication, demonstrating behaviours which are caring and compassionate. Showing respect, courtesy and professionalism
- Ownership - "Can do" attitude and on-going commitment to personal development and Improvement. Demonstrates understanding of own limitations and role and responsibilities
- Unity - Must be able to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
- Delivery - Methodical and Accurate with attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and have a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Clinical Support Worker
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
