Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work in the Trust's Respiratory WardC5. We are looking for hardworking, experienced care staff that want to work with our patients to get them well and get them home in a safe, multi-disciplinary, caring environment.
This is a fast paced, busy 49-bedded respiratory ward caring for patients with chronic and acute illnesses with daily discharges and admissions.
If you are an experienced band 3 or a band 2 care support worker looking to develop further then this is the role for you. To be eligible for this position you must already have your level 3 or be currently studying and working towards
Clinical skills training will be provided.
(Please see JD and Person specification for further details)
Main duties of the job
As a senior clinical support worker you will be responsible for not only maintaining patients needs including hygiene, toileting and nutrition but also assisting the nursing team and medical team with extended roles.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Maths and English Qualification - GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
- NVQ level 3/ diploma level 3 or working towards
- Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
Desirable
- Food Handling Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter
- Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures
- Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
- Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
- Experience in a healthcare environment
- Manual handling of patients (including toileting, bathing and turning patients), equipment and stores
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
- Prepared to undergo further training
- Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
- An understanding of their role within the team
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Maths and English Qualification - GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
- NVQ level 3/ diploma level 3 or working towards
- Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
Desirable
- Food Handling Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter
- Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures
- Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
- Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
- Experience in a healthcare environment
- Manual handling of patients (including toileting, bathing and turning patients), equipment and stores
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
- Prepared to undergo further training
- Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
- An understanding of their role within the team
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).
