Job summary There is an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Clinical Support Assistant with the Psychiatric Liaison Team based Cumberland Infirmary. You're role will be to work along side the delirium team providing screening for patients within the acute trust. You will then support staff, families and patients in their recovery helping them to work through the effects of delirium. You will be able to provide support to families when it can be distressing to see their loved one confused and to help them understand the temporary nature of this condition.We are a seven day a week service and the delirium team covers the wards Main duties of the job This role would require the successful applicant to be highly motivated and have excellent active listening skills, have experience in caring and have some basic knowledge of delirium and dementia.We will provide you with training in how to screen for delirium and regular supervision. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 263-CCG24-298-JW Job locations Cumberland Infirmary Newton Rd Carlisle CA2 7HY Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 5th November 2024 Closing date : 19th November 2024 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 5th November 2024 Closing date : 19th November 2024 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards Desirable Experence of working with client group. GCSE in maths and English Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting Desirable Knowledge of delirium dementia Skills and Competencies Essential Good verbal and written skills Ability to work with out direct supervision Ability to use IT equipment Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to learning. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards Desirable Experence of working with client group. GCSE in maths and English Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting Desirable Knowledge of delirium dementia Skills and Competencies Essential Good verbal and written skills Ability to work with out direct supervision Ability to use IT equipment Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to learning. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Cumberland Infirmary Newton Rd Carlisle CA2 7HY Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)