Job summary
The
Band 2 Clinical Support Worker plays a vital role within the Stroke Unit,
providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients recovering from stroke
and related neurological conditions. Working under the supervision of
registered nursing staff, the post holder supports patients with their
physical, emotional, and personal care needs while contributing to a safe,
clean, and supportive ward environment.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
12/01/2026
Planned Interview
Date
23/01/2026
Main duties of the job
Assist
patients with personal care needs including washing, dressing, toileting,
continence care, and oral hygiene while maintaining dignity and respect.
Support
patients with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and the use of mobility
aids in accordance with moving and handling policies.
Assist patients with eating and drinking,
including those with swallowing difficulties, following guidance from nursing
staff and the multidisciplinary team. Carry out delegated clinical tasks such
as recording vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, urine testing, and
weighing patients, reporting any abnormalities promptly.
Observe
patients physical, emotional, and psychological condition and escalate
concerns appropriately.
Support
rehabilitation activities and encourage patient independence as appropriate.
Communication
and Teamwork Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers,
providing reassurance and support. Work collaboratively with registered
nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team including therapists and medical
staff.
Participate
in handovers and contribute relevant patient information when required.
Environment, Safety, and Infection Control Maintain a clean, safe, and
well-organised ward and patient environment.
Clean
and prepare equipment in line with infection prevention and control policies.
Adhere to health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and
incident reporting
About us
The
Stroke Unit are part of the Centre for Neurosciences. The ward consists of a
23-bedded, mixed-sex adult stroke unit that provides expert care, assessment
and treatment for patients with acute stroke. The 10-bedded Level 2 Hyper
Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) admits patients directly from the Emergency
Department and functions as a Regional Thrombectomy Centre, also receiving
patients from Harrogate. We are an extremely busy service with high demands.
We are committed to delivering excellent patient care and maintaining high
standards of practice, aligned with and regional and national stroke service
expectations. Our team is guided by strong, deeply held values, with a
constant focus on providing high-quality care to the people of Leeds. Our
stroke ward vision is to create a safe, warm and welcoming environment that
promotes respect for all patients, colleagues and visitors, while supporting
recovery, dignity and compassionate care.
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
Job
Title: Clinical Support Worker (Band 2)
Department: L21/ Hyperacute Stroke Unit
(HASU)
Accountable
To: Senior Sister
Reports
To: Registered Nurse / Nurse in Charge
Job
Purpose
To
provide high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centred care to patients
within the Acute Stroke Unit and Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), supporting
registered nursing staff in the delivery of safe, effective, and timely care.
The
post holder will assist patients during the acute and recovery phases of
stroke, promote dignity and independence, and contribute to a clean, safe,
and therapeutic environment.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Care and Patient Support
Assist
patients with personal care needs including washing, dressing, toileting,
continence care, and oral hygiene while maintaining dignity and respect.
Support
patients with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and the use of mobility
aids in accordance with moving and handling policies.
Assist patients with eating and drinking,
including those with swallowing difficulties, following guidance from nursing
staff and the multidisciplinary team.
Carry
out delegated clinical tasks such as recording vital signs, blood glucose
monitoring, urine testing, and weighing patients, reporting any abnormalities
promptly.
Observe patients physical, emotional, and
psychological condition and escalate concerns appropriately. Support
rehabilitation activities and encourage patient independence as appropriate.
Communication
and Teamwork
Communicate
effectively with patients, relatives, and carers, providing reassurance and
support. Work collaboratively with registered nurses and the wider
multidisciplinary team including therapists and medical staff.
Participate
in handovers and contribute relevant patient information when required.
Environment, Safety, and Infection Control Maintain a clean, safe, and
well-organised ward and patient environment. Clean and prepare equipment in
line with infection prevention and control policies.
Adhere
to health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and incident
reporting. Promote safeguarding principles and raise concerns in line with
trust policy. Documentation and Governance
Accurately
record care provided and observations in patient records in line with trust
guidelines.
Maintain
confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements at all times.
Follow
all trust policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Professional
Development Participate in mandatory training and ongoing development. Work
within own level of competence and seek support or guidance when required.
Engage
in supervision, appraisals, and competency assessments. Working Conditions
The role involves shift work including days, nights, weekends, and bank
holidays.
The
post holder will work across both the Acute Stroke Unit and Hyperacute Stroke
Unit (HASU), supporting patients with acute and complex needs.
The
post requires physical activity including standing, walking, and assisting
patients with mobility.
Equality,
Diversity, and Values The post holder is expected to uphold the values of the
organisation, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and ensuring care
is delivered without discrimination.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Title: Clinical Support Worker (Band 2)
Department: L21/ Hyperacute Stroke Unit
(HASU)
Accountable
To: Senior Sister
Reports
To: Registered Nurse / Nurse in Charge
Job
Purpose
To
provide high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centred care to patients
within the Acute Stroke Unit and Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), supporting
registered nursing staff in the delivery of safe, effective, and timely care.
The
post holder will assist patients during the acute and recovery phases of
stroke, promote dignity and independence, and contribute to a clean, safe,
and therapeutic environment.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Care and Patient Support
Assist
patients with personal care needs including washing, dressing, toileting,
continence care, and oral hygiene while maintaining dignity and respect.
Support
patients with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and the use of mobility
aids in accordance with moving and handling policies.
Assist patients with eating and drinking,
including those with swallowing difficulties, following guidance from nursing
staff and the multidisciplinary team.
Carry
out delegated clinical tasks such as recording vital signs, blood glucose
monitoring, urine testing, and weighing patients, reporting any abnormalities
promptly.
Observe patients physical, emotional, and
psychological condition and escalate concerns appropriately. Support
rehabilitation activities and encourage patient independence as appropriate.
Communication
and Teamwork
Communicate
effectively with patients, relatives, and carers, providing reassurance and
support. Work collaboratively with registered nurses and the wider
multidisciplinary team including therapists and medical staff.
Participate
in handovers and contribute relevant patient information when required.
Environment, Safety, and Infection Control Maintain a clean, safe, and
well-organised ward and patient environment. Clean and prepare equipment in
line with infection prevention and control policies.
Adhere
to health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and incident
reporting. Promote safeguarding principles and raise concerns in line with
trust policy. Documentation and Governance
Accurately
record care provided and observations in patient records in line with trust
guidelines.
Maintain
confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements at all times.
Follow
all trust policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Professional
Development Participate in mandatory training and ongoing development. Work
within own level of competence and seek support or guidance when required.
Engage
in supervision, appraisals, and competency assessments. Working Conditions
The role involves shift work including days, nights, weekends, and bank
holidays.
The
post holder will work across both the Acute Stroke Unit and Hyperacute Stroke
Unit (HASU), supporting patients with acute and complex needs.
The
post requires physical activity including standing, walking, and assisting
patients with mobility.
Equality,
Diversity, and Values The post holder is expected to uphold the values of the
organisation, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and ensuring care
is delivered without discrimination.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate, and patient-centred approach. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
Desirable
- Good observational skills and ability to recognise and report changes in a patients condition. Confidence using basic clinical equipment (e.g. observations machines). Understanding of stroke care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a caring or supportive role (paid or voluntary). Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a healthcare setting. Experience caring for patients with complex or acute needs. Experience within a stroke, neurological, or acute ward environment.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate, and patient-centred approach. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
Desirable
- Good observational skills and ability to recognise and report changes in a patients condition. Confidence using basic clinical equipment (e.g. observations machines). Understanding of stroke care
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate, and patient-centred approach. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
Desirable
- Good observational skills and ability to recognise and report changes in a patients condition. Confidence using basic clinical equipment (e.g. observations machines). Understanding of stroke care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a caring or supportive role (paid or voluntary). Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a healthcare setting. Experience caring for patients with complex or acute needs. Experience within a stroke, neurological, or acute ward environment.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate, and patient-centred approach. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues. Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
Desirable
- Good observational skills and ability to recognise and report changes in a patients condition. Confidence using basic clinical equipment (e.g. observations machines). Understanding of stroke care
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
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.
