Clinical Support Worker

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Leeds is looking for Clinical Support Workers to join their Gynaecology Outpatient Department. This role involves providing compassionate care for patients under the supervision of registered practitioners, maintaining high standards in acute and planned care. Candidates should have NVQ qualifications in health care and experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers 18-hour contracts with flexible covering of weekdays and occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting delivering clinical or personal care.
• Clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing compassionate care for patients under supervision.
• Maintain high standards of acute and planned care.
• Work within a ward or clinical department.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Caring and motivated

Education

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Basic skills Maths and English Level 1

Job description

TheWomen's Clinical Service Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is a leadingprovider of specialist women's health services in West Yorkshire, and placesgreat emphasis upon maintaining a high level of patient care.

GynaecologyOutpatient Department (GOPD) comprises several services in one dedicated space,such as Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Urogynaecology, fertility, menstrual healthand gynaecology conditions.

Ifyou are interested in women's health this is too good an opportunity to miss.We are looking for 2 individuals to join our team:

2x 18 hours contract

Thehours will be to cover the service Monday to Friday, with occasional eveningand Saturday clinic cover. This will be a mix of days and full days.

Formore information or to arrange an informal visit please contact CatherineCollins [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Thejobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirectcompassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registeredpractitioner. The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of careas part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliverand maintain high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will beskilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. Thejobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effectivecare. The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with LeedsTeaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards andstatutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries. Thejob holder will work within a ward or clinical department.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to ourprocess of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to newroles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reservethe right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. Ifyou do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the namedcontact if you have any questions.

Job responsibilities

JOBDETAILS

JobTitle: Clinical Support Worker (Nursing)

Reportsto: Senior Sister or Charge Nurse

Band:2

Department:Gynaecology Outpatient Department

Location:SJUH

JOBPURPOSE/SUMMARY

Thejobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirectcompassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registeredpractitioner.

Thejobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of themulti professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain highstandards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in takingappropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.

Thejobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effectivecare.

Thejobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds TeachingHospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutoryrequirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.

Thejobholder will work within a ward or clinical department.

Pleasesee attached document for full job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills
• Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent health care related qualification
• The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the applicant must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
• Basic skills Maths and English Level 1 (equivalent of GCSE 1- 9 (A*-G))

Experience

• Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care
• Insight into roles responsibilities of post

Skills & behaviours

• Commitment to undergo training and education as required
• Basic IT skills
• Caring and motivated
• Courageous
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
• Willingness to learn and develop their role

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.