Job summary
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
The Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker role involves a combination of clinical and non-clinical duties, with an emphasis on working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, supporting registered nurses and healthcare professionals. This will include completing clinical and non-clinical tasks under direct and indirect supervision.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high standard of direct care for patients pre and post joint replacement and other orthopaedic procedures workingwith the team to promote early post operative mobilisation as appropriate and support in length of stay and facilitate safe discharge from hospital
To document accurately in line with UHNM Trust policy
To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable. Act as role model to junior members of the team.
These skills have been pre-mapped and approved by UHNM for this role and will be supported by completion of a robust UHNM competency package that will be accompanied by education packages delivered by both the Care Coach Team and other UHNM educators across the trust who specialise in the training of these specific skills.
Theseskillsinclude:
TakingClinicalObservationsandRecordingonVitals/Paper
Venepuncture
GlucoseMonitoring
PregnancyTesting
UrineAnalysis(Strip)
Taking Faecal Samples
Carry out 12 lead ECG
WoundObservation
SimpleWoundDressing
RemovalofPeripheralCannula
TakeSwabs(e.g.MRSA)
- Observe for post operative confusion
Support and Assist New Staff)
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Support Worker in the Elective Orthopaedic Unit, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients who have had orthopaedic surgery, for example hip and knee replacements
Your main role and responsibilities will include:
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Delivering personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and assisting with meals in a way that maintains dignity and respects patient preferences
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Supporting patients mobility and promoting independence, including the use of appropriate mobility aids
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Carrying out clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose (following training and competency) escalating any concerns to the registered nurse
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Assisting with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients
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Accurately documenting care given and escalating concerns promptly to the registered nurse
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Contributing to a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and maintaining high standards of hygiene
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Working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
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Ensure training is kept up to date and engage in the appraisal processes to support your professional development
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Upholding the UHNM Trust value
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Interview
If you are shortlisted for an interview for this role, you must bring evidence of the following qualifications:
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills for Maths and English.
If you hold overseas GCSE equivalent qualifications, you will need to bring an ECCTIS comparability statement for you GCSE equivalent qualifications along with your original certificate
- A Full Care CertificateOR NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (we can only accept NVQs from a regulated awarding body
If you do not bring the above qualifications to your interview, then the interview will not proceed.
Although it may seem frustrating if you have completed a degree in the UK or other professional qualifications our policy states we must have GCSEs or equivalent as part of the requirements for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Support Worker in the Elective Orthopaedic Unit, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients who have had orthopaedic surgery, for example hip and knee replacements
Your main role and responsibilities will include:
-
Delivering personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and assisting with meals in a way that maintains dignity and respects patient preferences
-
Supporting patients mobility and promoting independence, including the use of appropriate mobility aids
-
Carrying out clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose (following training and competency) escalating any concerns to the registered nurse
-
Assisting with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients
-
Accurately documenting care given and escalating concerns promptly to the registered nurse
-
Contributing to a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and maintaining high standards of hygiene
-
Working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
-
Ensure training is kept up to date and engage in the appraisal processes to support your professional development
-
Upholding the UHNM Trust value
-
Interview
If you are shortlisted for an interview for this role, you must bring evidence of the following qualifications:
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills for Maths and English.
If you hold overseas GCSE equivalent qualifications, you will need to bring an ECCTIS comparability statement for you GCSE equivalent qualifications along with your original certificate
- A Full Care CertificateOR NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (we can only accept NVQs from a regulated awarding body
If you do not bring the above qualifications to your interview, then the interview will not proceed.
Although it may seem frustrating if you have completed a degree in the UK or other professional qualifications our policy states we must have GCSEs or equivalent as part of the requirements for this role.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Minimum 12 months care experience
Desirable
- Desirable experience in orthopaedic care
Essential
Essential
- Hold a full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care- Ofqual accredited ONLY
Essential
Essential
- Educated to GSCE level 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications)
Desirable
- Excellent written and communication skills
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Minimum 12 months care experience
Desirable
- Desirable experience in orthopaedic care
Essential
Essential
- Hold a full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care- Ofqual accredited ONLY
Essential
Essential
- Educated to GSCE level 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications)
Desirable
- Excellent written and communication skills
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).
