Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated person to join the Neonatal Department as a Clinical Support Worker providing support to the Nursing team caring for sick and premature infants. The successful applicant will work closely with the Clinical and Nursing Teams to ensure safe and effective care throughout admission to discharge. The CSW role will support family integrated care within the service and support families learning to care for their babies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for supporting the registered nurse or other professional in the delivery of direct patient care and procedures. They will work within defined parameters to undertake clinical care, technical and clerical duties, informing their supervisor of duties undertaken, and the outcome of these. The successful applicant will be required to complete a training programme and continue to demonstrate skills proficiently. The post holder will support with parent craft and support of families leading up to the discharge of patient
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of 12 months CSW programme or NVQ Level 3 in care.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care.
- Non-registered STEPS programme.
- Evidence of further education.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent evidence of working in a patient care experience.
- 6 months clinical experience
Desirable
- Hospital / Community experience.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Work as a team member.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to different situations.
- Ability to work with the public.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Clinical skills.
- Knowledge of COSSH regulations.
- Evidence of personal / professional development.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Good listening skills.
- Good time keeping.
- Approachable.
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Caring and empathetic.
- Able to work under pressure.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good timekeeper
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of 12 months CSW programme or NVQ Level 3 in care.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care.
- Non-registered STEPS programme.
- Evidence of further education.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent evidence of working in a patient care experience.
- 6 months clinical experience
Desirable
- Hospital / Community experience.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Work as a team member.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to different situations.
- Ability to work with the public.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Clinical skills.
- Knowledge of COSSH regulations.
- Evidence of personal / professional development.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Good listening skills.
- Good time keeping.
- Approachable.
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Caring and empathetic.
- Able to work under pressure.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good timekeeper
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety.
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.
