Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher Level
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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:
1. Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)
2. Care certificate
3. Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties
4. 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, which includes completion of the qualifications.
Main duties of the job
Acute Medicine is an integral part of front of house services within the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre. The speciality is focused on patients being in the right place first time and has strong links with primary care in an advisory, decision making and supportive role. The team works efficiently and effectively at pace to support early intervention, diagnosis, and admission avoidance with a multi-disciplinary team focus. The service is interlinked with other services at the front of house including Accident and Emergency and Same Day Emergency Care.
The strategic goals of the front of house are focused on the patient journey and experience, which is pivotal in minimising risk and reducing harm. The Acute team are high performing and deliver organisational requirements of a well-led service. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
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:
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.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Band 3
* 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.
* 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.
* Care certificate
Knowledge
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
* Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
* Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
Qualifications Band 2
* 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.
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 name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £23,615 to £25,674 a year (Per annum, pro rata)
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