Job summary
We
are offering an exciting opportunity to be part of the team on J20 within the
Specialty & Integrated Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU). We are looking
for experienced Clinical Support Workers to apply for a role within Infectious
Diseases & Travel Medicine.
We
are passionate about getting it right for patients and their families, in order
to achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate
Senior Clinical Support Workers. J20 is a busy and dynamic ward specialising in
Infectious Diseases. Our team take care of patients with complex infections
acquired in the community and healthcare settings. We have expertise int the
management of resistant tuberculosis, complex HIV, viral hepatitis, orthopaedic
bone & joint infections and infections acquired during travel to tropical
regions.
You
will work with a supportive, friendly team who are passionate about making
staff feel valued and motivated. We have an excellent supportive competency
programme to facilitate the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high quality
care, you will be provided with a structured competency programme as well as a
variety of training opportunities, with a dedicated Clinical Educator for the
department.
Main duties of the job
The
postholder will play an active role in delivering high-quality, compassionate
care to patients within the Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine service.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will undertake a
range of delegated clinical duties under the supervision and support of a
registered practitioner, ensuring safe and effective care for patients with
complex infectious conditions and travel-related health needs.
The
postholder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of
individualised care plans, maintaining consistently high clinical standards.
They will be expected to use sound judgement, take appropriate action within
their sphere of competence, and work with initiative to support timely and
effective patient outcomesparticularly in fast-moving infectious disease
scenarios.
A
key element of the role is supporting and promoting a safe clinical
environment, adhering to infection prevention and control standards at all
times. The postholder will lead and support a team of Clinical Support Workers
and Apprentice Clinical Support Workers, promoting best practice and ensuring
consistent delivery of patient-centred care.
The postholder will work in the ward within the J20
Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine service, collaborating closely with
medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. They will be required to
practice in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, professional standards,
and statutory requirement
About us
The
Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) clinical service unit encompasses many
specialities, a broad range of jobs and a common goal of providing seamless
integrated patient centred care. We strive to be SIMply the best!
Our
services include Older Peoples Medicine (including Same Day Emergency Care),
Diabetes, Endocrinology, HIV Outpatients, Leeds Sexual Health, Infectious
Diseases and a variety of related specialisms. We work closely with other teams
across the Trust, facilitating the admission, care and discharge of one of its
largest acute patient cohorts.
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
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
postholder will play an active role in delivering high-quality, compassionate
care to patients within the Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine service.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will undertake a
range of delegated clinical duties under the supervision and support of a
registered practitioner, ensuring safe and effective care for patients with
complex infectious conditions and travel-related health needs.
The
postholder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of
individualised care plans, maintaining consistently high clinical standards.
They will be expected to use sound judgement, take appropriate action within
their sphere of competence, and work with initiative to support timely and
effective patient outcomesparticularly in fast-moving infectious disease
scenarios.
A
key element of the role is supporting and promoting a safe clinical
environment, adhering to infection prevention and control standards at all
times. The postholder will lead and support a team of Clinical Support Workers
and Apprentice Clinical Support Workers, promoting best practice and ensuring
consistent delivery of patient-centred care.
The postholder will work in the ward within the J20
Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine service, collaborating closely with
medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. They will be required to
practice in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, professional standards,
and statutory requirement
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
postholder will play an active role in delivering high-quality, compassionate
care to patients within the Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine service.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will undertake a
range of delegated clinical duties under the supervision and support of a
registered practitioner, ensuring safe and effective care for patients with
complex infectious conditions and travel-related health needs.
The
postholder will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of
individualised care plans, maintaining consistently high clinical standards.
They will be expected to use sound judgement, take appropriate action within
their sphere of competence, and work with initiative to support timely and
effective patient outcomesparticularly in fast-moving infectious disease
scenarios.
A
key element of the role is supporting and promoting a safe clinical
environment, adhering to infection prevention and control standards at all
times. The postholder will lead and support a team of Clinical Support Workers
and Apprentice Clinical Support Workers, promoting best practice and ensuring
consistent delivery of patient-centred care.
The postholder will work in the ward within the J20
Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine service, collaborating closely with
medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. They will be required to
practice in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, professional standards,
and statutory requirement
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits.
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))
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
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits.
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))
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
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
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).
