South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher Level

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nursing team at the Friary. The Victoria Ward Rehabilitation unit has 18 beds and is situated within the Friary Hospital, Richmond. The Friary multi-disciplinary team provide care and rehabilitation and other medical conditions which require a period of hospital based recovery. and palliative care.

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 post-holders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking personal care activities, delegated clinical care duties including clinical observations as directed by registered professionals and within clearly defined parameters, to provide healthcare and support that is individualised to the patient needs.

The post holder will update and maintain accurate records of any care provision and update and escalate any concerns from their observations and activities to the appropriate registered professional.

The post holder has a personal responsibility and duty of care to patients/service users; they are expected to comply fully with all Trust policies and protocols, including those related to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.

They must also promote dignity, privacy, and respect, to deliver compassionate, safe,high-quality patient care.

Applicants must have Experience of working in health or social care and experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

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

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:o Your Leadership Impacto 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

08 July 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

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-FCS-7262725

Job locations

Friary Hospital

Queens Road

Richmond

DL10 4AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Band 3)

Essential

  • Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
  • 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

Knowledge & Skills (Band 2 & 3)

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
  • Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills

Experience (Band 3)

Essential

  • Experience of working in health or social care.
  • Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

Experience (Band 2)

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a care role.

Experience (Band 3)

Essential

  • Experience of working in health or social care
  • Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

Knowledge & Skills (Band 3)

Essential

  • Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
  • Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Band 3)

Essential

  • Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
  • 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

Knowledge & Skills (Band 2 & 3)

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
  • Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills

Experience (Band 3)

Essential

  • Experience of working in health or social care.
  • Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

Experience (Band 2)

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a care role.

Experience (Band 3)

Essential

  • Experience of working in health or social care
  • Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

Knowledge & Skills (Band 3)

Essential

  • Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
  • Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friary Hospital

Queens Road

Richmond

DL10 4AJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friary Hospital

Queens Road

Richmond

DL10 4AJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Karen Frankland

karenfrankland@nhs.net

01642944271

Details

Date posted

08 July 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

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-FCS-7262725

Job locations

Friary Hospital

Queens Road

Richmond

DL10 4AJ


Supporting documents

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