Job summary
The role of the Clinical Support Worker is to support the Paediatric Registered Nurse in the delivery of high quality, evidence-based, holistic patient care. In order to support service delivery and the highest level of care for our patients, you will be required to participate in a 24-hour shift pattern and possible rotation between ward and children's outpatient area.
Hours per week 37.50
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Support Worker (CSW) to join our friendly and supportive Nursing/CSW team on the Children's Ward. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of health care assistant working with children and young people. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.
The children's ward at Macclesfield Hospital includes a 16 bedded unit for both medical and surgical patients, and a 5 bedded observation and assessment unit. We also have a Children's out-patients and Specialist Nurses for Diabetes, Epilepsy, Asthma, Allergy, Eczema and Research. We have a dedicated team of Children's Community Nurses to facilitate health care for children in their own home.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing)
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feedback to senior staff
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience within a care setting
- Experience of working with the public
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing)
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feedback to senior staff
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience within a care setting
- Experience of working with the public
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details
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).
