Job summary
Are you passionate about a caring role? Are you looking for a specialist career pathway? Do you want to be involved in shaping a new community nursing model for the future? Then you may be the person we are looking for to be a part of our Community Eating Disorders team.
We are currently looking to recruit a keen, enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our Cambridge Community Adult Eating Disorder service, based within based within the grounds of Addenbrookes Hospital, in the vibrant University City of Cambridge.
It is a very exciting time to join our services, with plans in place to develop our excellent staff team. As a key member of our team you will play a vital role in our pathways and medical monitoring service for those suffering form eating disorders
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work collaboratively and independently, with supervision within our service. Safe medical monitoring of patients form the key elements of this post and you will be required to undertake medical monitoring visits to patients in their own homes and to set up outpatient medical monitoring clinics. Training and supervision will be given. You will facilitate 'well being' calls to patients and will have a role in supporting carers/significant others.
There will be the opportunity to develop in your role enabling you to practice a range of core physical health skills and a good knowledge of eating disorders. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with their mental wellbeing then we want to hear from you.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To carry out tasks as directed by senior staff, physical health monitoring investigation and including phlebotomy to take bloods as necessary.
- To provide delivery of high quality care and support to patients and their carers, using a person centred approach in the promotion of their well-being and recovery.
- To use an enabling approach to empower the service user in their own recovery.
- To contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programme of care for patients. Including motivational work.
- To report any changes in condition or general level of needs of service users
- To ensure high standard and accurate verbal/written communication about patient care with all team members
- To develop and maintain good relationships, communication and team work with all disciplines
- To participate in the Care Programme Approach
- To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standards in accordance with local and Trust policies and procedures.
- To comply with local and Trust policies and procedures including attending mandatory training and refreshers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To carry out tasks as directed by senior staff, physical health monitoring investigation and including phlebotomy to take bloods as necessary.
- To provide delivery of high quality care and support to patients and their carers, using a person centred approach in the promotion of their well-being and recovery.
- To use an enabling approach to empower the service user in their own recovery.
- To contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programme of care for patients. Including motivational work.
- To report any changes in condition or general level of needs of service users
- To ensure high standard and accurate verbal/written communication about patient care with all team members
- To develop and maintain good relationships, communication and team work with all disciplines
- To participate in the Care Programme Approach
- To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standards in accordance with local and Trust policies and procedures.
- To comply with local and Trust policies and procedures including attending mandatory training and refreshers.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCE/GCSE (Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Willingness to undertake care certificate and further training relevant to role
Desirable
- Phlebotomy training ECG training
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Experience in working with a multi - cultural community
Experience
Essential
- Experience of being part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working in a caring capacity
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team
- Ability to observe & monitor progress & report any concerns
- Ability to organise workload & time efficiently under supervision
- Ability to support & motivate patients
- Ability to be resourceful & use problem solving skills
- Ability to work within the boundary of the job description
- Interest in personal & professional development
Desirable
- Awareness of Mental Health issues
- IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Highly motivated and resourceful and proactive approach
- Team Player
- Well organised
- Able to prioritise own work with the aid of supervision
- Emotionally and physically resilient to withstand the demands of the post
- Positive and Caring attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCE/GCSE (Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Willingness to undertake care certificate and further training relevant to role
Desirable
- Phlebotomy training ECG training
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Experience in working with a multi - cultural community
Experience
Essential
- Experience of being part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working in a caring capacity
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team
- Ability to observe & monitor progress & report any concerns
- Ability to organise workload & time efficiently under supervision
- Ability to support & motivate patients
- Ability to be resourceful & use problem solving skills
- Ability to work within the boundary of the job description
- Interest in personal & professional development
Desirable
- Awareness of Mental Health issues
- IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Highly motivated and resourceful and proactive approach
- Team Player
- Well organised
- Able to prioritise own work with the aid of supervision
- Emotionally and physically resilient to withstand the demands of the post
- Positive and Caring attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
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).
