Job Summary
Applications are invited for the post of clinical support worker to work on Romanby ward at the Friarage Hospital.
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
* 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; - 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 and this includes completion of the qualifications.
The post holder will work 11.5 hour shifts which will include work at weekends and nights.
Romanby ward is a medical ward which cares for patients with varied needs ranging from acute illness management, chronic disease management, palliative care and the complexities of discharge processes.
Main Duties of the Job
As a clinical support worker, you will work together with a registered nurse to provide nursing care for an allocated group of patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated person who is committed to delivering a high quality of individualised patient centred care in a caring and compassionate manner.
The successful candidate may undertake any or all of the following clinical or therapeutic activities:
* Taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, level of alertness and completion of NEWS
* Blood glucose monitoring
* Observing patients for signs of agitation or distress
* Wound observations and simple wound dressings
* Venepuncture
* Removal of peripheral cannula
* Urinalysis, removal of catheter
* Weight and height measurement
* Record patient observations
* Other tests if competent
Please note that this vacancy may close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About Us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training (Band 3)
Essential
* Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 (GCSE A-C/4-9) (Band 3)
* Care certificate (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; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation (Band 3)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems to update basic patient information from personal care and associated activity (Band 2)
* Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems (Band 3)
* Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient/service user interactions and observations and metrics (Band 3)
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication (Band 2 & Band 3)
* Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills (Band 2 & Band 3)
* Basic analytical, numerical, literacy and judgement skills (Band 2)
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in health or social care
* Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings
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
Friarage Hospital
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr