Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for SeniorClinical Support worker (Band 3) to join C5 Day Case Unit, based at ChapelAllerton Hospital. We are busy hospitalbased in North Leeds, C5 is a Dermatology/Rheumatology specialty. The department provides predominantlyIntravenous Infusions for our patients.Within our department we treat approximately 160 patients each week. Main duties of the job As well as providing a comprehensive service across the full spectrum of Dermatological and Rheumatic diseases. The department is one of the largest rheumatology training centres in the world and provides a central hub for clinical Rheumatology research in Yorkshire with links to Leeds University. We can offer an excellent environment for training and professional development. In house training and educational updates are also available. Competencies will be gained in cannulation and venepuncture. You will be joining a friendly diverse team with hours available 08.00-18.00hrs Monday to Friday. We will support flexible working hours and open to discuss a working pattern that may work for you. For further information about this position & informal visits please contact Senior Sister, Juliet Remmer or Sister Laizah Madziva 0113 392 4205. About us Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this asa strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staffand set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions. Job description Job responsibilities Thejobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirectcompassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. Thejobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care dutiesunder the support and supervision of a registered practitioner. Thejobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care aspart of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholderwill be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative toachieve the planned outcome. Thejobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effectivecare. Thejobholder will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers andapprentice clinical support workers. Thejobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within definedcompetency boundaries. Thejobholder will work within a ward, clinical department or community setting aspart of a multidisciplinary team. Job description Job responsibilities Thejobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirectcompassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. Thejobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care dutiesunder the support and supervision of a registered practitioner. Thejobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care aspart of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholderwill be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative toachieve the planned outcome. Thejobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effectivecare. Thejobholder will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers andapprentice clinical support workers. Thejobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within definedcompetency boundaries. Thejobholder will work within a ward, clinical department or community setting aspart of a multidisciplinary team. Person Specification Skills & behaviours Essential Caring and motivated Compassionate and Courageous Reliable and trustworthy Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic Willingness to learn and develop their role Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care. Utilisation of planning and organisational skills Insight into roles responsibilities of post. Desirable Significant experience of working within the speciality or department. Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits. Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience. The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment Commitment to undergo training and education as required. Desirable Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A-C)). Person Specification Skills & behaviours Essential Caring and motivated Compassionate and Courageous Reliable and trustworthy Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic Willingness to learn and develop their role Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care. Utilisation of planning and organisational skills Insight into roles responsibilities of post. Desirable Significant experience of working within the speciality or department. Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits. Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience. The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment Commitment to undergo training and education as required. Desirable Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A-C)). 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Employer's website