Main area: Head & Neck, Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Services
Grade Band: 2/3
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave cover)
Hours: Part time - 24 hours per week
Job ref: 328-HNO-6989891
Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £23,615 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 18/04/2025 23:59
Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher Level (Ward 36)
Band 2/3
Job overview
The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking personal care activities, delegated clinical care duties including clinical observations as directed by registered professionals and within clearly defined parameters, to provide healthcare and support that is individualised to the patient needs. The post holder will update and maintain accurate records of any care provision and update and escalate any concerns from their observations and activities to the appropriate registered professional. The post holder has a personal responsibility and duty of care to patients/service users; they are expected to comply fully with all Trust policies and protocols, including those related to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. They must also promote dignity, privacy, and respect, to deliver compassionate, safe, high-quality patient care. As a Trust employee, they will honour their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy. They will uphold the Trust values; the Trust code of conduct will always display civility towards others.
Main duties of the job
The ward environment is fast paced and a rewarding place to work. Support and training will be provided for all candidates.
Working for our organisation
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:
1. Your Leadership Impact
2. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills (Both)
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
* Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork.
* Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
* Understanding work-related boundaries.
* Awareness of GDPR and familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
* Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Training B3
* Numeracy and Literacy Level 2.
* Care certificate.
* Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties.
Experience B3
* Experience of working in health or social care.
* Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Personal Attributes (both)
* Caring and empathetic.
* Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Committed to providing high quality patient care.
* Personal resilience.
* Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Application numbers
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Name: Gemma Hanratty
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: Gemma.Nicholl@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01642 854536
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone: 01642 850850, ext. 57396
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