Job summary
This is an exciting
time to join the expanding pre-assessment service at MYTT. This role covers all 3 hospital sites - Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury & District Hospital.
Pre-assessment is
one of the first steps in the patient's journey of their elective surgery and
therefore a rewarding and varied role within which you will play key part of
the patient's pathway. You will be one of the first members of the team to
greet the patient and carry out a range of clinical skills prior to their
clinic appointment with the nurse.
This role will include undertaking clinical skills including but not limited to venepuncture, performing ECG's, undertaking
swabs and observations. This is fast-paced area and you will provide care to a wide variety of patients undergoing varying surgical procedures across all of the
surgical specialities. These surgeries will be a
mixture of minor, intermediate and major as well as local anaesthetic. Some
patients will be undergoing surgery for Cancer and so having a kind and
compassionate approach is essential.
This role will also include some admin and
reception duties. The shift pattern for this area does not include nights and weekends.
The pre-assessment
service is undergoing a transformation process and it is a really exciting
opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team. We are a nurse led service who work alongside the entire
MDT with key focus on working with the Anaesthetic Doctors and Surgeons.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical
Support Worker (CSW)
is responsible for the delivery
of holistic, patient- centered care which is planned
and directed by health care professionals. This will include a range of core
clinical skills and depending on the area worked will include specific patient
or specialty clinical skills.
The post
holder is responsible for delivering high standards of care and providing
services in accordance with the Trusts values
and behaviours to support the nursing
team in the delivery of patient care which is safety and effective.
If you are shortlisted you will be invited to an assessment centre which will take place on Friday 28th February 2025.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Maintain a professional appearance in line with the
Trust dress code.
- A clinical role that ensures a co-ordinated approach to the
pre-operative assessment and the subsequent elective admission of the patient.
-
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available
on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible
position of the role, maintaining the public confidence.
- Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business.
-
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the client group
and respect equality at all times.
-
Ensuring patient comfort, welcoming them and their
relatives/carers to the department.
-
Ensuring patients complete their health screening
questionnaire.
-
Ensuring that patients are seen in order by the
registered nurse.
- Directing patients onto relevant departments of the
hospital/trust
- Communicate with patients / relatives /
Multi-disciplinary team / medical records staff / ambulance control / transport
/ ward staff / GP / X-ray staff by means of face to face, telephone, email and
letter.
- Order stationary ensuring stock levels are constant
and revising levels as required/ ensuring maintenance of office and medical
equipment used within the clinic.
-
Venepuncture & preparation of samples for
haematology
-
Collection and preparation specimens for
microbiology
-
Measuring blood pressure, pulse, respirations,
oxygen saturations, heights and weight, body mass index and recording in the
integrated care pathway
- Recording 12 lead ECG
- High level of sensitivity and good interpersonal skills
required both face to face and/or on the telephone in dealing with patients who
can occasionally by distressed, angry or aggressive
- Accurate addition of patients to the waiting list,
liaising with centralised waiting list office (CWLO).
- To negotiate mutually on the PAS, procedure clinic
lists and record accurate patient outcomes.
-
Front of house reception desk management,
responding to telephone call from patients,
relatives, outpatient clinics, GPs and other personnel within the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Maintain a professional appearance in line with the
Trust dress code.
- A clinical role that ensures a co-ordinated approach to the
pre-operative assessment and the subsequent elective admission of the patient.
-
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available
on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible
position of the role, maintaining the public confidence.
- Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business.
-
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the client group
and respect equality at all times.
-
Ensuring patient comfort, welcoming them and their
relatives/carers to the department.
-
Ensuring patients complete their health screening
questionnaire.
-
Ensuring that patients are seen in order by the
registered nurse.
- Directing patients onto relevant departments of the
hospital/trust
- Communicate with patients / relatives /
Multi-disciplinary team / medical records staff / ambulance control / transport
/ ward staff / GP / X-ray staff by means of face to face, telephone, email and
letter.
- Order stationary ensuring stock levels are constant
and revising levels as required/ ensuring maintenance of office and medical
equipment used within the clinic.
-
Venepuncture & preparation of samples for
haematology
-
Collection and preparation specimens for
microbiology
-
Measuring blood pressure, pulse, respirations,
oxygen saturations, heights and weight, body mass index and recording in the
integrated care pathway
- Recording 12 lead ECG
- High level of sensitivity and good interpersonal skills
required both face to face and/or on the telephone in dealing with patients who
can occasionally by distressed, angry or aggressive
- Accurate addition of patients to the waiting list,
liaising with centralised waiting list office (CWLO).
- To negotiate mutually on the PAS, procedure clinic
lists and record accurate patient outcomes.
-
Front of house reception desk management,
responding to telephone call from patients,
relatives, outpatient clinics, GPs and other personnel within the trust.
Person Specification
Knowledge and 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
Desirable
- Awareness of changing agenda within NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.
- Positive attitude to change.
- Demonstrate motivation and reliability.
- Demonstrate ability to value others opinions.
- Flexible with regard to work patterns and cross site working.
- Enthusiastic
- Respectful and caring
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
- Completed Care Certificate accredited by e-learning for healthcare evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards (training completed via e-learning only will not be accepted)
- Plus must have one of the following: Vocational Level 3 qualification in a Health related subject regulated by OFQUAL; For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed; Any new employees who can evidence competency of core clinical skills, as outlined in the CSW Band 3 JD
Desirable
- Any further qualifications and training relevant to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience with NHS
- digital systems
Skills and 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.
- 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
Desirable
- Previous experience of complex health needs
Person Specification
Knowledge and 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
Desirable
- Awareness of changing agenda within NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.
- Positive attitude to change.
- Demonstrate motivation and reliability.
- Demonstrate ability to value others opinions.
- Flexible with regard to work patterns and cross site working.
- Enthusiastic
- Respectful and caring
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
- Completed Care Certificate accredited by e-learning for healthcare evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards (training completed via e-learning only will not be accepted)
- Plus must have one of the following: Vocational Level 3 qualification in a Health related subject regulated by OFQUAL; For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed; Any new employees who can evidence competency of core clinical skills, as outlined in the CSW Band 3 JD
Desirable
- Any further qualifications and training relevant to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience with NHS
- digital systems
Skills and 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.
- 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
Desirable
- Previous experience of complex health needs
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).
