Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen within Theatres and Anaesthesia, offering the
Senior Clinical Support Assistant role at both Wharfedale Ward 1 and the Same
Day Admission Lounge Team and St James Hospital. Both areas are within day
surgery units.
Ward
1 is a 24 bedded Elective Pre-Operative Surgical Unit, with Post-Operative
care for Day cases and overnight stays. Patients are admitted on the day of
surgery to undergo a wide range of procedures under different specialities
including, Urology, General Surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecological, Vascular,
Ear/Nose/Throat, Ophthalmology, Pain, Breast and Plastic Surgery. The unit is
currently open Mon-Friday and is open Mon/Tues/Wed night for overnight and
23hr stay patients.
The
Admissions Lounge is a 16 bedded Elective Pre-Operative Surgical Unit, with
Post-Operative care for Day cases. Patients are admitted on the day of
surgery to undergo a wide range of procedures under different specialities
which are Thoracic, Urology, General Surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecological,
Breast Surgery, Radiology and Oncology.
This
role involves preparing patients ready for theatre, looking after
post-operative day case patients, supporting with discharging patients home
and working closely with theatre to manage the theatre lists.
Main duties of the job
This is an amazing opportunity for enthusiastic
and motivated individuals with good communication and organisational
skills. Successful candidates will be
working within a multi-disciplinary team as well as autonomously. Successful
candidates will care for patients both pre and post operatively after a wide
range of surgeries. The ward also facilitates clinics including pain and
haematology in the day treatment centre, which offers and exciting opportunity
over both the ward area and the clinic setting.
About us
Come
and join our diverse workforce and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest
acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and
vibrant cities in the north.
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
and can be expected to work under direct or indirect supervision by 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
and can be expected to work under direct or indirect supervision by 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
Experience
Essential
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C).
- 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
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring
- Compassionate
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent health care related qualification
- 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.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Communication skills verbal and non-verbal
- 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C).
- 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
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring
- Compassionate
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent health care related qualification
- 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.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Communication skills verbal and non-verbal
- 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
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).
