Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical support worker vacancy on Ward 17 which is a respiratory ward. We have a 24 bedded unit, which provides care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, which also include tracheostomy patients, non-invasive ventilation and patients with lung cancer.
We are currently looking for a permanent Clinical Support Worker who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our team.
We are a friendly team, who welcome applicants that enjoy care of the patients, have a good sense of humor and strive for excellence.
We pride ourselves in giving excellent care and making the patient the centre of everything we do!
We are a close team, who support each other professionally and personally. If successful, you will be made to feel welcome as a friend to the team and hospital.
You must be caring, compassionate, reliable and have a genuine interest to work with a varied group of medical patients across the medicine and long-term team.
You will also have the opportunity to grow professionally and expand your skills.
A flexible approach to the hours of work is required; this includes long days (07:00-19:30) and night shifts (19:00-07:30) including weekends and bank holidays.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Support Worker, you will:
1. Assist patients with activities of daily living, in accordance with the care plan. These duties will include the delivery of hygiene care, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility and rehabilitation.
2. Therapeutically engage with patients and their families, some of whom may have dementia. The ward welcomes anyone with an interest in activity and entertainment that patients and staff will enjoy.
3. Be part of the wider MDT and make a daily contribution to the care patients receive.
4. Assist in taking and recording patients' observations and report changes to patients' health status to trained nurses for action.
5. Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations as appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill.
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, and extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work, which is supported by the trust's values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job Description
Job responsibilities include:
1. Assist in undertaking activities of daily living in accordance with the care plan prescribed by qualified staff. These duties will include the delivery of hygiene care, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility and rehabilitation, and offering psychological support.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Must have completed HCA level 2 training or be willing to undertake.
* Must have functional maths and English skills at grade 2 or equivalent.
Experience Essential
* Healthcare Experience - Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in some hospital or community setting.
Skills Essential
* Skills and abilities necessary for the safe and effective performance of the job, with previous experience of at least 6 months in a healthcare role either in a hospital or community.
* Applicant must have effective communication skills.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Walsall Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS
Employer's website: walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
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