Job summary
Are you looking to develop your
career in healthcare? If so, we have several exciting opportunities for
Band 3 Clinical Support Workers across a range of different departments. Within
the chosen area you will be given the chance to advance your clinical skills
specific to the needs of the patients. To help you get off to a flying start, we have a comprehensive induction and support programme. This will be delivered
in collaboration with department and corporate education teams to ensure you
receive the highest standard of training and support to succeed throughout your
career with us.
We currently have vacancies in:
- A&E at Pinderfields Hospital
- Gate 12 - Acute Assessment Unit at Pinderfields Hospital
- Endoscopy
- Outpatients
If you are shortlisted you will be invited to a face-to-face assessment day on Thursday 24th October. Here we will showcase key aspects of our services and give you the chance to meet members of our nursing teams. You will take part in a competitive interview process but will be encouraged to discuss your ambitions and ask any questions you may have; helping you to reach your full potential and feel confident to deliver high standards of care. Please note that you will be required to bring evidence of your qualifications when attending.
Main duties of the job
As
a Clinical Support Worker, you will be a fundamental part of the nursing team,
providing holistic, patient-centred care. This will include a range of core
clinical skills such as venepuncture, swabbing and skin assessments, depending
on the area of work.
You
will be responsible for delivering high standards of safe and effective care,
providing these services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours.
There are a list of core and additional clinical
skills that are required for the role which is included in the attached job
description.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, within the
boundaries of your role which may include chaperoning of patients, escorting/ transferring of patients
and providing 1-1 patient centred care or caring for a
group of patients that require enhanced care.
-
Demonstrates own duties
to new starters and supervises work of students
and HealthCare Support Workers
-
Frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events,
e.g., breaking of bad news.
-
Assist in
the care of patients at end of life and after death.
-
Orders supplies under the direction
of the nurse in charge.
-
Participate in patient
and public involvement activities.
-
Participate in general
cleanliness and tidiness
of ward environment.
-
Undertake mandatory training
and role specific
training relevant to role.
-
Record and escalate
patient physiological observations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sepsis and when to escalate
to a Registrant/ Medic
-
Acts on own initiative when delivering patient
care with supervision accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, within the
boundaries of your role which may include chaperoning of patients, escorting/ transferring of patients
and providing 1-1 patient centred care or caring for a
group of patients that require enhanced care.
-
Demonstrates own duties
to new starters and supervises work of students
and HealthCare Support Workers
-
Frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events,
e.g., breaking of bad news.
-
Assist in
the care of patients at end of life and after death.
-
Orders supplies under the direction
of the nurse in charge.
-
Participate in patient
and public involvement activities.
-
Participate in general
cleanliness and tidiness
of ward environment.
-
Undertake mandatory training
and role specific
training relevant to role.
-
Record and escalate
patient physiological observations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sepsis and when to escalate
to a Registrant/ Medic
-
Acts on own initiative when delivering patient
care with supervision accessible.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Evidence of using ones own initiative
- Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel
- Knowledge of basic IT systems
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt existing knowledge.
- Understanding of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality, relevant to the healthcare role
- To have a basic understanding of the NHS and the roles of nurses, therapists, and social care professionals within a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Health related qualification
- Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
- Completed Care Certificate evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
- Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and accurately.
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face to face and in writing.
- Able to maintain positive working relationships.
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
- Willingness to take on tasks.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Can competently perform a range of the core skills listed
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- I treat people thoughtfully and I'm friendly, approachable and welcoming
- I speak up if needed, and I'm open to receiving feedback as a chance to learn
- I work together with others to achieve goals, take accountability and seek help where needed
- I treat everyone equally, embrace diversity and seek input from different perspectives
Person Specification
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Evidence of using ones own initiative
- Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel
- Knowledge of basic IT systems
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt existing knowledge.
- Understanding of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality, relevant to the healthcare role
- To have a basic understanding of the NHS and the roles of nurses, therapists, and social care professionals within a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Health related qualification
- Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
- Completed Care Certificate evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
- Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and accurately.
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face to face and in writing.
- Able to maintain positive working relationships.
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
- Willingness to take on tasks.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Can competently perform a range of the core skills listed
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- I treat people thoughtfully and I'm friendly, approachable and welcoming
- I speak up if needed, and I'm open to receiving feedback as a chance to learn
- I work together with others to achieve goals, take accountability and seek help where needed
- I treat everyone equally, embrace diversity and seek input from different perspectives
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).
