Job summary Would you enjoy being part of dynamic, fun, and entirely patient focused team? Where the value of the service you and your colleagues provide is esteemed across the trust? The Therapeutic Care team are keen to recruit motivated and enthusiastic support workers. The team is unique in how it delivers care, improves patient safety and experience within the hospital setting. The service provides 1:1 care and support for patients who require continuous enhanced observation at the James Cook site. And although the role can be challenging, it is extremely rewarding. With strong support structure in place, and opportunities for individuals to grow and develop within the healthcare setting. This post can also offer theopportunity for apprenticeship study which will support progression from Band 2 to Band 3. Main duties of the job At the heart of our values as therapeutic support workers are the Chief Nursing Officer's 6Cs. ' If we can develop COURAGE, teach COMPASSION, show COMMITMENT, understand COMMUNICATION, then we have the COMPETENCE, to provide the best CARE for everybody .' (G Grafton TCSW 2014) Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants 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: Your Leadership Impact 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 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 328-CP-6907865 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS3 4BW 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 Knoweldge Essential Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication. Ability to work effectively in a busy environment. Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Desirable NHS Experience Qualifications Band 3 Essential Level 2 English and Maths functional skills Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience Qualifications Band 2 Desirable Level 1 English and Maths functional skills NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience Experience Essential Previous experience of working as part of a team A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. Person Specification Knoweldge Essential Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication. Ability to work effectively in a busy environment. Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Desirable NHS Experience Qualifications Band 3 Essential Level 2 English and Maths functional skills Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience Qualifications Band 2 Desirable Level 1 English and Maths functional skills NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience Experience Essential Previous experience of working as part of a team A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. 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 The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS3 4BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)