Job summary
We are looking for a clinical support worker higher level with suitable theatre experience or willing to learn the role of a clinical support worker. The successful applicant will be working within the General Theatre & Obstetrics portfolio assisting and caring for patients undergoing surgery, and will have the opportunity to emergency theatre lists covering more specialities.
The role of a clinical support worker higher level within the theatre department is a specialised and extremely interesting and rewarding role. As a support worker you will be directly impacting on the quality of care we provide to patients undergoing a surgical procedure.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will be appointed at band 2 or band 3 depending upon qualifications.
Band 2 requirements - willingness to undertake all relevant training and qualifications if wishing to develop into a band 3 role.
Band 3 requirements - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification
or
Short courses and completion of
competency workbook equivalent
to Level 3 in a range of patient and
clinical care duties
and/or
Equivalent knowledge and
experience in a range of clinical
care duties equivalent to Level 3;
- Theoretical knowledge
- Experience of a range of
care and related procedures
- clinical observations
- knowledge of relevant
legislation
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Excellent interpersonal, communication & active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles & methods of communication Timekeeping, planning & prioritisation skills. Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records & other Trust systems. Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics. Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision. Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care & related procedures. Attention to detail. Understanding work-related boundaries. Qualification Band 3
Essential
Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/) Care certificate Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations -knowledge of relevant legislation Qualification Band 2
Essential
Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level requirement. Experience
Essential
Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Person Specification Knowledge
Essential
Excellent interpersonal, communication & active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles & methods of communication Timekeeping, planning & prioritisation skills. Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records & other Trust systems. Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics. Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision. Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care & related procedures. Attention to detail. Understanding work-related boundaries. Qualification Band 3
Essential
Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/) Care certificate Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations -knowledge of relevant legislation Qualification Band 2
Essential
Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level requirement. Experience
Essential
Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
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