George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.
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Job overview
Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach
37.5 hours per week (Various hours including days, weekends, nights and bank holidays)
Fixed Term for 2 Years
Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Closing Date: 11th May 2025
Interview Date: 21st May 2025
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach will function at a higher competency level than that of other Health Care Support Workers with responsibility for actively participating as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Critical Care Unit and as part of the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) under the supervision of the Senior Nurse.
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skill, knowledge and competence to be determined within the Critical Care and CCOT.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider, we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist in the care of a group of patients each shift under the supervision of a registered nurse delivering personal and clinical care to include: -
* Personal care, hygiene and elimination
* Nutritional needs
* Skin and pressure area care
* Patient chaperone
* Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities in line with appropriate standards and guidelines
* To promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues
* Document care given in patient's care-plan and ensure this is countersigned by a registered nurse
* To use accurate, clear and concise documentation written or electronically
* Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective service
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
* Experience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment
* Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
* Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care
* Knowledge and understanding of the 6C's of nursing
* Understand the physiological, psychological and social needs of patients and their families
Desirable criteria
* Venepuncture and Canulation
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential criteria
* Care Certificate
* GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
* NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* IT Skills - can use computer, email, word
* Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
* Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
* Good written and verbal communication skills
Please note:
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.
The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.
All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner.
Other:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.
In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr