The role of the Clinical Support Worker is to support the Paediatric Registered Nurse in the delivery of high quality, evidence-based, holistic patient care. In order to support service delivery and the highest level of care for our patients, you will be required to participate in a 24-hour shift pattern and possible rotation between ward and children's outpatient area.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Support Worker (CSW) to join our friendly and supportive Nursing/CSW team on the Children's Ward. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive to provide high quality care. We actively encourage personal development and offer opportunity to complete in house training to develop the role of health care assistant working with children and young people. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.
The children's ward at Macclesfield Hospital includes a 16 bedded unit for both medical and surgical patients, and a 5 bedded observation and assessment unit. We also have a Children's out-patients and Specialist Nurses for Diabetes, Epilepsy, Asthma, Allergy, Eczema and Research. We have a dedicated team of Children's Community Nurses to facilitate health care for children in their own home.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
* NVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Knowledge and Skills
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
* Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing)
Experience
* Able to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
* Ability to follow clear instruction and feedback to senior staff
* Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Previous experience within a care setting
* Experience of working with the public
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details
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.
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