Job summary
Do you want to be part of the NHS delivery of care to patients? Are you a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic individual? Do you want to make a difference to the local people of Walsall within a caring environment? If this is you, we would like you to apply for a role of Clinical Support Worker within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about care and always wanting to give their best and go the extra mile for their patients and families.
If successful Walsall Healthcare will offer you the following:
Opportunity to join a fantastic pension scheme.
Use of NHS discounts
Access to wide range of training
Trust induction plus local induction within areas where you will be working.
Support in obtaining a care certificate over a 12-week programme.
Main duties of the job
1.1 Following appropriate training and with the indirect supervision of a registered nurse, participate in undertaking clinical tasks at the request of the SDEC Team.
1.2 Act as the patient's advocate ensuring that their best interests are met.
1.3 Consider and effectively deploy available resources to achieve safe care.
1.4 Always act with regard for the privacy and dignity of the patient. Cooperate with and participate in research and clinical audit undertaken in the clinical area in order to carry forward the development of research-based practice.
1.5 Use initiative in planning allocated workload within the SDEC team.
1.6 Carry out the role without the need for constant supervision and directionrecognising limitations and seeking supervision when necessary.
1.7 Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
1.8 Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
1.9 Report problems with equipment and facilities to the nurse in charge of SDEC.
1.10 Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Departmentcompleted 2023.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility and psychological support. Document all care given and sign to confirm care provided.
2. Assist in the taking of patients observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved. Record these in accordance with Trust and local policies.
3. Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
4. Report changes to patients condition or health status to registered nurses.
Please see attached JD/PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility and psychological support. Document all care given and sign to confirm care provided.
2. Assist in the taking of patients observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved. Record these in accordance with Trust and local policies.
3. Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
4. Report changes to patients condition or health status to registered nurses.
Please see attached JD/PS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/ Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 month experience within acute setting
- Effective Communication within MDT
- Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults/ children
Skills
Essential
- Record of vital signs
- Escalate unwell patient to NIC
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written english clear
- Use electronic systems to record patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/ Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 month experience within acute setting
- Effective Communication within MDT
- Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults/ children
Skills
Essential
- Record of vital signs
- Escalate unwell patient to NIC
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written english clear
- Use electronic systems to record patient care
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).
