Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher level

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to complement our welcoming multi-disciplinary team within the Eye Day Unit at The James Cook University Hospital.

There will be opportunities to further develop your skills and complete the relevant courses to support the smooth running of the department.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and to be involved in the future of Ophthalmology care here at The James Cook University Hospital.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Please note if you do not have the qualifications or experience marked as essential for a Band 3 role, you will be appointed to a Band 2.

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 ofcompetency workbook equivalentto Level 3 in a range of patient andclinical care duties

and/or

Equivalent knowledge andexperience in a range of clinicalcare duties equivalent to Level 3;

- Theoretical knowledge

- Experience of a range ofcare and related procedures

- clinical observations

- knowledge of relevantlegislation

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.

Main duties of the job

EYE DAY UNIT

Awarded Diamond accreditation by STAQ, we are looking for a clinical support worker with suitable experience or willing to learn the role of a clinical support worker to work within our busy Eye Day unit department.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with patient care and other departmental-related duties to ensure kind, safe, and compassionate care for patients.

• To provide a high standard of care within their scope of practice as delegated by the registered practitioner.
• To attend mandatory updates. Carry out other delegated duties within your role constraints. Adhering to the Trust's policies and procedures.
• Recognising and acting to minimise potential risks involved in work activities.
• Adhering to health and safety requirements at all times. Understanding the importance of reporting concerns relating to patient care.
• Keeps accurate and complete records applicable to the job role.
• Communicates effectively with a range of people about day-to-day things as required by the job role.
• Work in a self-motivated and professional manner.
• A sensible, safe conscious approach to work is necessary at all times as well as strict observance of the Trust's policies and procedures.
• To communicate effectively and promptly within the team.
• Understand the principle of confidentiality.
• Maintain clear and legible patient records by both Trust and professional standards for record keeping.

About us

South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.

The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a designated major trauma centre and provides all its specialties from one site which is unique for a hospital of its size. It provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracics, vascular surgery and cancer services. It has 1,024 beds, a 24-hour acute admissions unit and an emergency department which houses the major trauma centre for Durham, East Cleveland, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire and has its own helipad. In 2012 the Middlesbrough hospital completed a £35 million redevelopment of its cancer services and is now proud to provide some of the best facilities in Europe. The James Cook University Hospital has a modern, central operating suite containing 20 well-equipped theatres and a 16-bedded intensive care unit. There is also an Institute of Learning, Research and Innovation on site, embracing postgraduate medical education, undergraduate teaching centre, nurse training school, the school of radiography and library facilities.

The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is an essential part of our organisation and an important point of delivery for the community. It is one of the smallest district general hospitals in the country and has 189 inpatient beds.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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