Clinical Support Worker

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Macclesfield is seeking a part-time position for clinical care duties at the Cheshire East Dermatology department. Responsibilities include assisting in patient care, preparing clinical areas, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should demonstrate patient care skills, with training available for the right applicant.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care is preferable, but training may be provided.
• Demonstrates qualities and skills required for a rewarding role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment and delivery of patient care.
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare clinical area and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Patient care

Good IT skills

Job description

Overview

This role is based at Waters Green Medical Centre in Macclesfield, with work across satellite clinics in Handforth and Alderley Edge. The post holder will predominantly work in the Cheshire East Dermatology department and undertake a range of clinical care duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The role is part time: initially 13.5 hours over a Tuesday and Wednesday, subject to review in line with changing service needs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care, following agreed plans, policies, procedures and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks relevant to the role that have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met.
• Involve patients, relatives and carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by maintaining cleanliness and ensuring materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
• Chaperoning, basic wound care, obtaining patient samples, and assisting in minor surgery clinics.
• Ensure equipment is available and maintained for use by the whole department.
• Carry out various administrative duties; good IT skills would be an advantage.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Experience would be preferable, however training could be provided for the right applicant who demonstrates the qualities and skills required for patient care in a rewarding, challenging environment.
• No remote/Teams assessments or interviews will be available due to the face-to-face nature of the role.

About the Trust

MCHFT provides a full range of local hospital and community services across East Cheshire (population 399k) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357k). The Trust delivers high-quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital (Crewe), Victoria Infirmary (Northwich), and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre (Winsford). The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 staff. A range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. The formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 positioned the Trust as a strategic partner in Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester, part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership serving over 2.7 million people.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to ensure staff and patient safety through correct PPE use. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Notes

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process. Selection is based on the Trust’s values and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role. Other information includes DBS requirements, sponsorship considerations, and probationary periods, as applicable to NHS roles. Applicants should provide referees after a formal job offer and may be required to join the DBS Update Service. Some posts may have implications for NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. Secondments may be considered for fixed-term positions with mutual agreement.