Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher Level
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Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher Level to join the Surgical Admissions Unit team. The successful applicant will work within our Surgical Admissions Units at The James Cook University Hospital and Redcar Hospital. We have 3 units across the 2 sites. At James Cook University Hospital we have 22 female chairs and 14 male chairs, at Redcar Hospital we have a unit for patients undergoing local anaesthetic Plastics and Vascular procedures.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be working within the Surgical Admissions Unit portfolio assisting and caring for patients undergoing surgery. This will entail admitting the patients for their surgery, caring for them post operatively and discharging them home when safe.
The role of a clinical support worker higher level within the Surgical Admissions Unit is a specialised and extremely interesting and rewarding role. As a support worker you will be directly impacting on the quality of care we provide to patients undergoing a surgical procedure.
Post holders will be appointed at band 2 or band 3 depending upon qualifications.
Band 2 requirements - willingness to undertake all relevant training and qualifications if wishing to develop into a band 3 role.
Band 3 requirements - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification
or
Short courses and completion of
competency workbook equivalent
to Level 3 in a range of patient and
clinical care duties
and/or
Equivalent knowledge and
experience in a range of clinical
care duties equivalent to Level 3;
- Theoretical knowledge
- Experience of a range of
care and related procedures
- clinical observations
- knowledge of relevant
legislation
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-PCC-7021021
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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