Job summary
Full-time and Part Time Clinical Healthcare Support Workers - Experienced Opportunities
We are currently recruiting for experienced Clinical Healthcare Support Workers for ward 5B Vascular Unit
Successful applicants will be required to work the full range of shifts which will include days, long-days, nights and weekends on a rota basis.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this post. For details of which visas can be permitted, please review the attached Information Pack.
Our Healthcare Support Workers deliver a key role that's at the very heart of healthcare on our vascular unit .
What ever your background story, if you're aged 18 years or over and have a passion for caring and supporting others, we want to hear from you.
It's a hands-on-role, but also one of the most rewarding. We are a 25 bedded Vascular unit who admit vascular cases from the Emergency department , day case and intensive care unit delivering level one care , we also take direct admissions and patients from other hospitals . The workload is varied as you also experience the rehabilitation aspect with our patients who are amputees .
Main duties of the job
Experienced Candidates - Clinical Healthcare Support Workers Band 3
For those with existing experience, we have opportunities for Band 3 Clinical Healthcare Support Workers, whose role will be to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties, recording patient observations and progressing patients treatment plans within guidelines set. Clinical duties may include taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, routine observations, wound observations and simple wound dressings, removal of peripheral cannulas and catheters.
Our Band 3 Clinical Healthcare Support Workers work without the need for direct supervision. Ongoing training and development will however be provided to ensure the enhanced clinical competencies have been achieved relevant to the ward/area of specialty.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)
Essential
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- oNVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
- oEvidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- oMotivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Previous Experience (Nature & Level)
Essential
- oSignificant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- oClear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
- oMakes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- oAble to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- oAble to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- oIs sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- oAble to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- oFlexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- oAbility to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- oIT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and Excellence
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAble to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- oFlexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- oAble to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- oAble to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
Person Specification
Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)
Essential
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- oNVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
- oEvidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- oMotivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Previous Experience (Nature & Level)
Essential
- oSignificant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- oClear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
- oMakes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- oAble to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- oAble to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- oIs sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- oAble to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- oFlexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- oAbility to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- oIT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and Excellence
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAble to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- oFlexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- oAble to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- oAble to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
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.
