Job summary
Have you always wanted to join a passionate team who always strive for
excellence one that is professional, caring and shares a collective sense of
purpose? Then look no further, come, and join us. We are currently seeking
enthusiastic and caring Clinical Support Worker who have excellent
communication skills to join our dynamic combined Interventional Radiology,
Cardiology and Fluoroscopy department.
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of
cardiac and vascular diagnostic and interventional services to patients with
cardiovascular disease including cardiac and vascular angiography, percutaneous
coronary intervention (PCI) including pressure wire assessment, intravascular
ultrasound and rotablation, insertion of temporary and permanent pacemakers,
reveal devices, pericardiocentesis and CRT and ICD devices, as well as Vascular
and non-Vascular interventions; peripheral angioplasty, line placements,
urology and gastrointestinal procedures, biopsies, drainages and many more.
These services are also utilised by neighbouring Trusts.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Clinical Support Worker is to provide high quality care
to a wide range of patients who require our service. The role includes
scrubbing and circulating during procedures and rotation into the day
case/recovery area to expand knowledge of caring for patients post procedure
and post sedation.
We are looking for hard working, driven individuals who are both
flexible and versatile in their approach to work to join our excellent and
friendly nursing team. You must be able to work well under pressure. You will
be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills. You will possess a
positive attitude and be constructive toward change.
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
Key Responsibilities Understanding your role.
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.
Undertakes a range of core skills which include:
Venepuncture
Patient observations including Blood pressure, Oxygen saturations, heart rate, respirations, temperature, pain score, News score
Peripheral Cannula removal
Swabbing to include MRSA, FLU, COVID,
Obtain samples including urine dip, from a catheter, MSU and faeces, sputum,
Blood glucose and ketone testing
ECG
Observe wounds and change simple dressings
Bladder scan
Skin assessment
Catheter removal
Female catheter insertion
Pregnancy testing
There may also be role specific clinical skills that you will be required to develop competency in to undertake your role (see Addendum One).
Addendum One
There may also be specialty specific clinical skills that align to the band 3 CSW role profile that you will be required to develop competency in, in order to undertake your role. These skills will be discussed with you with your line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Understanding your role.
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.
Undertakes a range of core skills which include:
Venepuncture
Patient observations including Blood pressure, Oxygen saturations, heart rate, respirations, temperature, pain score, News score
Peripheral Cannula removal
Swabbing to include MRSA, FLU, COVID,
Obtain samples including urine dip, from a catheter, MSU and faeces, sputum,
Blood glucose and ketone testing
ECG
Observe wounds and change simple dressings
Bladder scan
Skin assessment
Catheter removal
Female catheter insertion
Pregnancy testing
There may also be role specific clinical skills that you will be required to develop competency in to undertake your role (see Addendum One).
Addendum One
There may also be specialty specific clinical skills that align to the band 3 CSW role profile that you will be required to develop competency in, in order to undertake your role. These skills will be discussed with you with your line manager.
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Level 3 Health related qualification or For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed
- Any new employees who can evidence competency of core skills of the CSW Band 3 JD
Desirable
- Any further qualifications and training relevant to this post
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
Skills and AbiIities
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
Desirable
- Previous experience of complex health needs
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Level 3 Health related qualification or For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed
- Any new employees who can evidence competency of core skills of the CSW Band 3 JD
Desirable
- Any further qualifications and training relevant to this post
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
Skills and AbiIities
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
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).
