Job summary An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our team. This position is a new role within an established team and we are keen to take a team approach to the development of the role. The position sits within the Clinical Site Management structure and will be working alongside the Site Managers and Flow team supporting the clinical and operational needs for patient flow and safety. The role will involves supporting clinical flow and assist numerous clinical duties such as bloods, cannulas, ECG's etc. This is a 24 hour service, 7 days a week to support flow, shift patterns reflect this. We are looking for candidates to support us in our vision of developing the role and the team to provide effective, efficient and safe Patient Flow throughout the Trust. Main duties of the job The post holder will support the smooth running of all aspects of patient flow for the site and liaise closely with the Emergency Department, assessment areas and wards. The post holder will provide regular real time capacity information to the Patient Flow team as requested and ensure that information is shared both internally and externally as directed by the Site Matron and Lead Nurse for Flow. The role will be to support the operational and strategic aims of the Patient Flow team. Developing and managing a culture of change which drives efficiency, effectiveness and improves patient outcomes, ensuring patients receive care in the correct setting. To work as an integral element of the hospital at night team out of hours, support patient care and safety, to ensure timely assessments, treatments. About us We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future. We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 423-6942214 Job locations Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6TD Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification. Previous applicants need not apply. Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification. Previous applicants need not apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Care Experience Essential Significant experience in the acute care setting, at least some of which must be at NVQ level 3. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to use Trust computer system/System1 Able to work as part of a team Advanced clinical skills i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, taking and recording of observations. Computer literate Desirable Able to use PAS system and Other electronic Patient Management systems. Male and female catheterisation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Care Experience Essential Significant experience in the acute care setting, at least some of which must be at NVQ level 3. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to use Trust computer system/System1 Able to work as part of a team Advanced clinical skills i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, taking and recording of observations. Computer literate Desirable Able to use PAS system and Other electronic Patient Management systems. Male and female catheterisation. 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 Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Address Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6TD Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)