Job summary
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered
practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the
multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain
high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in
taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
The
jobholder will work within a ward or clinical department.
Main duties of the job
Are
you passionate about making a real difference to patients lives? We are
looking for three enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Support Workers to join
Ward J43 within Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM). Ward J43 is a
24-bedded, medical based ward where each
day brings new challenges and opportunities. We pride ourselves on delivering
safe, compassionate, and high-quality care and were looking for people who
share our values.
We
are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for patient care and wellbeing,
a proven ability to provide safe and compassionate support, excellent
interpersonal skills, and a team-focused mindset. A positive, flexible approach
and a willingness to go the extra mile are essential.
As
a valued member of our friendly and supportive team, you will be involved in
both direct and indirect patient care, working alongside the multidisciplinary
team to make every patients stay as comfortable and positive as possible. You
will deliver a range of delegated clinical care duties under the guidance of
registered practitioners, plan and implement high standards of care, use your
initiative to respond to patients needs, and contribute to a safe, supportive,
and effective care environment. Whether on the ward, in a clinical department,
or in a community setting, you will be part of a team that values
collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement.
About us
At
Specialty and Integrated CSU, we are proud to be a fair, supportive, and
values-driven team. We live by the Leeds Way values, developed by our staff,
which guide everything we do: putting patients first in everything we do,
treating people with respect and dignity, taking responsibility for our
actions, working together as one team, and enabling people to develop and
grow.
If
you are ready to bring your compassion, skills, and enthusiasm to a team that
will support and inspire you, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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
and supervised by a registered practitioner.
The jobholder will
assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the multi professional
team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain high standards of acute
and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s)
to achieve the planned outcome..
The jobholder will
contribute to the maintenance of an environment foreffective care.
The jobholder will be
expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
(LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate
within defined competency boundaries.
The jobholder will work
within a ward or clinical department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The jobholder will be actively involved
in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of
and supervised by a registered practitioner.
The jobholder will
assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the multi professional
team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain high standards of acute
and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s)
to achieve the planned outcome..
The jobholder will
contribute to the maintenance of an environment foreffective care.
The jobholder will be
expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
(LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate
within defined competency boundaries.
The jobholder will work
within a ward or clinical department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent health care related qualification
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the applicant 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 1 (equivalent of GCSE 1-9 (A*-G))
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
Practical Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Team working
Behaviours/Skills
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent health care related qualification
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the applicant 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 1 (equivalent of GCSE 1-9 (A*-G))
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
Practical Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Team working
Behaviours/Skills
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
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).
