Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £23,615 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/02/2025 23:59
Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher Level
Band 2/3
Job Overview
We are looking for a Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher Level with suitable theatre experience or willing to learn the role of a clinical support worker. The successful applicant will work within our busy operating theatre department at The James Cook University Hospital, which has 19 theatres in the main operating department, with a 10 bed recovery suite. Within the theatre suite, there are 2 emergency theatres and a dedicated paediatric theatre.
In addition to main theatres, there is a Surgical Day Unit which has a 23 hour male and female ward and 3 day surgery operating theatres. We also have a paediatric day unit where children are admitted and discharged on the day of surgery. A further 2 theatres are located within the Redcar Primary Care Hospital.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful applicant will be working within the Head & Neck, Plastics portfolio assisting and caring for patients undergoing surgery and will have the opportunity to assist in emergency theatre lists covering more specialities.
The role of a clinical support worker higher level within the theatre department is a specialised and extremely interesting and rewarding role. As a support worker, you will be directly impacting the quality of care we provide to patients undergoing a surgical procedure.
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
* Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties
* Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3, including theoretical knowledge, experience of a range of care and related procedures, clinical observations, and knowledge of relevant legislation.
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3, including completion of the qualifications.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Working for Our Organisation
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 completing 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Excellent interpersonal, communication & active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles & methods of communication.
* Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records & other Trust systems.
Qualifications Band 3
* Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or equivalent qualifications.
* Level 3 vocational qualification or completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties.
* Care certificate.
Qualifications Band 2
* Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and on-the-job training; instruction will be provided.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS): It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust and require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered are required to pay the cost of their DBS via salary deduction from their first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [emailprotected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID-19 and influenza.
Please be aware that some vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form and what identification and certificates you must provide at the interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 years of employment and/or training/education. The referees must be a Line Manager/Supervisor.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application Numbers
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
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