Job summary
We
are looking for a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker to work 37.5 hours a
week.
The
NHS in Leeds works in partnership citywide to deliver diabetes care and this
post will be an integral part of multi-disciplinary team working aiming to
optimise the patient journey.
This
is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to
work within the LTHT Diabetes Specialist Team based at St James Hospital.
This
caring and flexible individual will provide patient centered support to the
specialist diabetes outpatient clinics we provide. The role will also involve
working collaboratively with the specialist nurse, dietitian, podiatry and
medical team.
Experience
of working in the specialty of diabetes would be an advantage but we will offer
specific training relevant to the care of the patient and their families living
with diabetes.
The
successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and a
passion to deliver outstanding standards of diabetes care.
Main duties of the job
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 clinical department.
About us
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.
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
We
are looking for a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker to work 37.5 hours a
week.
The
NHS in Leeds works in partnership citywide to deliver diabetes care and this
post will be an integral part of multi-disciplinary team working aiming to
optimise the patient journey.
This
is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to
work within the LTHT Diabetes Specialist Team based at St James Hospital.
This
caring and flexible individual will provide patient centered support to the
specialist diabetes outpatient clinics we provide. The role will also involve
working collaboratively with the specialist nurse, dietitian, podiatry and
medical team.
Experience
of working in the specialty of diabetes would be an advantage but we will offer
specific training relevant to the care of the patient and their families living
with diabetes.
The
successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and a
passion to deliver outstanding standards of diabetes care.
The
successful candidate will have:
Recent experience in working in a
Secondary or Primary Care setting
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
It
may be necessary to complete additional modules within the first 12 months of
employment to comply with Trust core module requirements
If
this is an opportunity you would like to pursue we would encourage you to
arrange an informal visit and chat.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker to work 37.5 hours a
week.
The
NHS in Leeds works in partnership citywide to deliver diabetes care and this
post will be an integral part of multi-disciplinary team working aiming to
optimise the patient journey.
This
is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to
work within the LTHT Diabetes Specialist Team based at St James Hospital.
This
caring and flexible individual will provide patient centered support to the
specialist diabetes outpatient clinics we provide. The role will also involve
working collaboratively with the specialist nurse, dietitian, podiatry and
medical team.
Experience
of working in the specialty of diabetes would be an advantage but we will offer
specific training relevant to the care of the patient and their families living
with diabetes.
The
successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and a
passion to deliver outstanding standards of diabetes care.
The
successful candidate will have:
Recent experience in working in a
Secondary or Primary Care setting
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
It
may be necessary to complete additional modules within the first 12 months of
employment to comply with Trust core module requirements
If
this is an opportunity you would like to pursue we would encourage you to
arrange an informal visit and chat.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care,
- 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.
- Diploma in Health Level 3
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
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
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care,
- 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.
- Diploma in Health Level 3
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
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
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
