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Client:
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
CSW, Band 2
T&O Outpatients Department
37.50 Hours Per Week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic experienced Clinical Support Worker (CSW) to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics Outpatients team, working between both Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett Outpatients Centre. The service runs Monday to Friday (08:30-18:00) with additional weekend and evening clinics running occasionally.
This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge or build on your current knowledge and experience. You will be working in both elective orthopaedic and trauma orthopaedic as well as virtual clinics.
If you are ready for a challenge and can demonstrate excellent skills then this is the position for you.
If you require further information regarding this vacancy please contact Lead Nurse Katrina Kerr, T&O OPD, Ext 3169 or 4636 or via email
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing / Midwifery team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients, and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient’s condition which may require the intervention of others.
The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and required as part of the Trust's training and development programme for clinical support workers to undertake a structured pathway of development to include basic skills and in-house development programme.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring, and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and inclusive employer where people feel a sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled, and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home-life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* English and Maths Qualifications at one of the following academic levels/grades: O Level - Grade A to C, CSE Grade 1 only, GCSE Grade A to C, GCSE Grade 9 to 4, Functional skills Level 2
* NVQ Level 2 in Health Care
Knowledge & Training
* Demonstrate knowledge of duties required as a Clinical Support Worker
Experience
* Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within hospital, community, or residential nursing home setting
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Clear communication skills, oral and written
Qualifications & Education
* Care Certificate
Knowledge & Training
* Commitment to undertake in-house training
* Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare, as appropriate
* Willingness to undertake care certificate
Experience
* Experience of customer care/dealing with the public
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
* Honest and trustworthy
* Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
Analytical & Judgement Skills
* Able to follow instruction
* Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Good organisational skills
* Demonstrates attention to detail
* Ability to work flexibly
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
* Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect, and Responsibility
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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