Job summary
Within
the Abdominal Medicine and Surgical service unit at St James University
Hospital, a fantastic exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen. We are
currently looking for a dynamic self-motivated Band 3 CSWs to join our teams on
ward J91 and J92. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to support the
teams to help deliver high quality patient care.
J91
and J92 are both Gastroenterology and hepatology wards who care for some of the
most vulnerable patient in out communities with a variety of conditions
comprising of physical and mental health.
The
successful candidate will be able to deliver a high-quality patient focused
service within the present-day NHS. You will be enthusiastic, pro active and
patient centred. If you feel you have the qualities to take on this new
challenge, then please contact Debbie Surr Ward Leader J91 on 01132069191 or
Gina Ghircoias Ward Leader J92 on 01132069192.
Main duties of the job
Both
wards are busy, challenging and highly rewarding working environments, they
have fantastic teams of inclusive, hardworking, caring individuals. We are now
looking to recruit to two further permanent band 3 CSW roles to each ward to
support the team to deliver the best patient care. Both wards cover a 24-hour
service and will therefore include days, nights and weekends.
This
is a demanding and challenging role and we are looking for individuals who are
committed to providing an excellent service to patients by delivering high
quality patient care. Our successful candidate will have excellent
communication skills, be able to role model excellent behaviours, based on the
Leeds way values. They will be able to meet all aspects of the band 3 job
description including venepuncture and cannulation which training will be
provided. They will also be expected to mentor new CSWs and members of the
team providing leadership.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country,
offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with
excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation
for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
vision
as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is
underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are,
what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for
our patients.
AMS
is the largest CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, and we aim to deliver
the highest quality service for our patients. Leeds has a reputation for
clinical excellence as the largest teaching hospital in Europe. We are
committed to working in line with the values described in The Leeds Way to make
work rewarding as well as challenging.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. The
jobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care duties
under the support and supervision of a registered practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to
achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care.
The
jobholder will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers and
apprentice clinical support workers.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,
guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined
competency boundaries.
The
jobholder will work within a ward, clinical department or community setting as
part of a multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. The
jobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care duties
under the support and supervision of a registered practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to
achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care.
The
jobholder will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers and
apprentice clinical support workers.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,
guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined
competency boundaries.
The
jobholder will work within a ward, clinical department or community setting as
part of a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care.
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Significant experience of working within the speciality or department.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Car or equivalent experience in clinical environment
- Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care.
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Significant experience of working within the speciality or department.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Car or equivalent experience in clinical environment
- Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
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.
