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.
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
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.
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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 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.
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 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.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care
- 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
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care
- 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.
