Job summary
Ward 9, Leicester Royal Infirmary
We are seeking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and motivated Band 3 Clinical Aide our Team.
Ward 9 is a part of the MSKSS and we are looking after patients from ENT, Maxilo-Facial, Plastics and Opthalmology. Ward 9 is a 17 bed unit and a Triage area in which we see patients fast tracked from the Emergency Department or referred by GP Surgeries.
Phlebotomy and ECG skills are essential for the role. Cannulation and venepuncture skills would be desirable but full training will be given to the successful candidate along with Patient Centre training. You will need to have completed a Care Certificate and have significant Health Care Assistant experience in a hospital environment.Excellent communication skills and demonstration of team work is essential for this position, as you willbe liaising with patients, family/carers and members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Working as part of a busy team, the successful candidate will also be responsible for completing a wide range of tasks including swab taking, stock replenishing, maintaining the area clean and safe and cleaning of Rhyno-Laryngo scope.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously, plan a daily workload and be an integral part of the Ward 9. You will be line managed by the Ward 9 Ward Sister and the team of Deputy Sisters.
Ward 9 and Triage area are open 24/7 and you will be expected to work 37.5 hours each week.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical and non-clinical support to the multi-professional team under the direction of an appropriate registered health care professional.
Deliver direct and indirect care as delegated under the direction and supervision of an appropriate registered health care professional.
Support the delivery of effective health care to patients/service users by undertaking duties as identified by the multi- professional team.
Undertake specified and unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the registered health care professional within an agreed protocol, sphere of responsibility and after completing appropriate competency- based training agreed by the Trust.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake specified direct and indirect care and clinical and therapeutic interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse/health care professional.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support consistent with the patients/ users plan of care.
Deliver unsupervised specified care and interventions as prescribed by an appropriate registered health care professional in accordance with agreed Trust and CMG policies, procedures and protocols.
Assist the registered professional in developing care plans; assessing and documenting care and providing verbal and written reports in an effective and safe manner.
Make observations of care with regard to supporting the patients/users general health and wellbeing.
Maintain effective communication with the Registered Nurse/health care professional regarding issues relating to assigned duties, promptly reporting areas of concern.
Assist and support care delivery by only undertaking delegated work that is within own level skill and competence.
Carry out duties consistent with individual patients/users wishes, maintaining privacy, dignity and recognising cultural diversity and needs.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the care delivered by the health care team and which benefits the patient/user experience.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake specified direct and indirect care and clinical and therapeutic interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse/health care professional.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support consistent with the patients/ users plan of care.
Deliver unsupervised specified care and interventions as prescribed by an appropriate registered health care professional in accordance with agreed Trust and CMG policies, procedures and protocols.
Assist the registered professional in developing care plans; assessing and documenting care and providing verbal and written reports in an effective and safe manner.
Make observations of care with regard to supporting the patients/users general health and wellbeing.
Maintain effective communication with the Registered Nurse/health care professional regarding issues relating to assigned duties, promptly reporting areas of concern.
Assist and support care delivery by only undertaking delegated work that is within own level skill and competence.
Carry out duties consistent with individual patients/users wishes, maintaining privacy, dignity and recognising cultural diversity and needs.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the care delivered by the health care team and which benefits the patient/user experience.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person Specification
Clinical Aide Band 3 PS
Essential
- Satisfactory level of General Education
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- GCSE in English or equivalent
Desirable
- Further recent study /courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Care Assistant/ Clinical Aide role and supporting Care Certificate
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Support Worker
- Demonstrates ability to pass on knowledge to others
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Patient centre training
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Communicates effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team and act on own initiative
- Ability to give, receive and carry out instructions
- Ability to assist in the learning of others
- Ability to assess learners
- Phlebotomy
- ECG recording
Desirable
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to caring for people
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation customer care skills and patient focus
- Recognises own limitations
- Recognise the need to undertake training to a specified level of competence
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Clinical Aide Band 3 PS
Essential
- Satisfactory level of General Education
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- GCSE in English or equivalent
Desirable
- Further recent study /courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Care Assistant/ Clinical Aide role and supporting Care Certificate
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Support Worker
- Demonstrates ability to pass on knowledge to others
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Patient centre training
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Communicates effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team and act on own initiative
- Ability to give, receive and carry out instructions
- Ability to assist in the learning of others
- Ability to assess learners
- Phlebotomy
- ECG recording
Desirable
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to caring for people
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation customer care skills and patient focus
- Recognises own limitations
- Recognise the need to undertake training to a specified level of competence
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
