Job summary 37.5 Hours per week We are looking for a clinical support worker with suitable surgical experience or willing to learn the role of a clinical support worker. The successful applicant will work within our busy surgical admission unit and Postoperative day unit department at Friarage Hospital. 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 The successful applicant will be working within the SAU/POSDU assisting and caring for patients undergoing surgery. The role of a clinical support worker higher level within the 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. You will be part of a larger multi-disciplinary team preparing and educating patients for surgery. You will be trained in nurse led discharge and will work closely with the nursing team. Please note that this vacancy may close when we receive sufficient completed applications. 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. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-PCC-7019589 Job locations Friarage Hospital Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1JG 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. Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality Knowledge of Safeguarding. Experience Essential Experience of working in health or social care Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Desirable Experience of working in an NHS care role. Qualifications 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. Qualifications 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 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. Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality Knowledge of Safeguarding. Experience Essential Experience of working in health or social care Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Desirable Experience of working in an NHS care role. Qualifications 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. Qualifications 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 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 Friarage Hospital Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1JG Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)