Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Support Worker with an interest in Gynaecology who feel they can complement our friendly, conscientious and caring team of nurses.
Ward 34 is a 17 bedded inpatient unit caring for gynaecology patients. It is a small and friendly unit, providing physical and emotional support and a high standard of nursing care. We have a fast turnover of patients and pride ourselves on receiving excellent feedback from the friends and family test.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Support Worker you will be supporting our nurses to care for patients with a wide variety of gynaecological conditions including problems in early pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, post operative care and cancer patients. You will be involved in a variety of duties including bathing, toileting and monitoring observations.
A flexible working approach and ability to deal with the sensitive nature of women's health is required. You will be expected to be able to work a variety of shifts, including long days, twilight, nights, weekends and public holidays.
This will be for 9 Long shifts (11.5 hours) over a 4 week rota period.
If you have experience in women's health and would like the opportunity to work with our team we would like to hear from you.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients in line with Trust policies, e.g. escort guidelines.
Once training and assessment of competence is obtained carrying out tasks and planned care as designated by a registered nurse e.g. baseline observations, bathing and toileting.
Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti-discriminatory practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and identity.
Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the uniform policy.
Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest.
Please see attached the Job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients in line with Trust policies, e.g. escort guidelines.
Once training and assessment of competence is obtained carrying out tasks and planned care as designated by a registered nurse e.g. baseline observations, bathing and toileting.
Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti-discriminatory practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and identity.
Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the uniform policy.
Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest.
Please see attached the Job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate completion
Desirable
- Level 2 Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Gynaecology as a Band 2
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with a patient who is distressed
Desirable
- Experience in using digital systems in a health care setting
Personal Skills
Essential
- Kind and compassionate
- Positive attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate completion
Desirable
- Level 2 Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Gynaecology as a Band 2
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with a patient who is distressed
Desirable
- Experience in using digital systems in a health care setting
Personal Skills
Essential
- Kind and compassionate
- Positive attitude
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).
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