Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our forward thinking Endoscopy team.
You will be committed to going the extra mile and passionate about ensuring high standards of care are delivered to your patients and be flexible to meet service needs as we move towards a 7 day service.
In return we have excellent opportunities for you to develop your clinical skills and be part of our friendly and professional nursing team.
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Support Worker to work in the Endoscopy department.
Appropriate training will be given as required.
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.
Main duties of the job
We require individuals that are committed and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to work in this busy expanding Endoscopy teams, and work across site as required.
The post holders will be expected to work with the Endoscopy team providing specialist care for Endoscopy patients pre, peri and post procedure.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and work closely with all members of multi-disciplinary teams, meet the person specification and be able to perform under pressure.
Applicants must be willing to complete the in-house competency training.
This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:o Your Leadership Impacto Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential
1. Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
2. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
Desirable
3. Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
4. Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Band 3
Essential
5. 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 (
6. Care certificate
7. 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
Experience Band 3
Essential
8. Experience of working in health or social care.
9. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Desirable
10. Experience of working in an NHS care role.