Clinical Support Worker

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is recruiting for a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker. The role supports a multi-disciplinary team in pre-clinic checks and patient care within the Outpatients department, which is undergoing NHS England–led transformation.

Experience in care and completion of required certificates are essential. Applicants should have numeracy/literacy at Level 1, IELTS/OETS as applicable, and the Care Certificate or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent). IELTS or OETS accepted for overseas applicants (Level 7 in Listening/speaking/reading & Level 6.5 in Writing).
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful.

Responsibilities

• Assist the multi-disciplinary team with pre-clinic checks (observations, height, weight, BMI, labs, ECGs).
• Support patients and carers and help with some caring duties as required.
• Work with colleagues in a supportive, team-based Outpatients environment.
• Engage with patients daily in a busy outpatient department undergoing transformation.

Skills

Numeracy Level 1

Literacy Level 1

IELTS/OETS

Care Certificate

NVQ/QCF Level 3

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care

Job description

In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter. Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust. Medical Outpatients is a busy environment on a daily basis and supports with a wide range of clinics. Their is opportunity to work with a wide range of the multi disciplinary team on a daily basis. There will also be lots of engagement with communicating with patients. Main duties of the job To support the multi disciplinary team with pre clinic checks which vary from clinic to clinic. The tests required could include: observations, height, weight, bmi, laboratory specimens and ecg's. To work alongside colleagues in a supportive manner and also help with some elements of caring responsibilities when supporting patients if needed., The outpatients department is currently undergoing a transformation in line with NHS England, so this will be an exciting time to join. To provide support in pre clinic checks such as observations, height, weight bmi, urinary analysis and venepuncture if applicable. There will also be a requirement to support with chaperoning when required. Job description, The outpatients department is currently undergoing a transformation in line with NHS England, so this will be an exciting time to join. To provide support in pre clinic checks such as observations, height, weight bmi, urinary analysis and venepuncture if applicable. There will also be a requirement to support with chaperoning when required.

• Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent) IELTS or OETS (Overall score of C1) accepted for overseas applicants (Level 7 in Listening/speaking/reading & Level 6.5 in Writing)
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary).

Experience Essential

• Minimum 12 months care experience

Desirable

• previous clinic experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent) IELTS or OETS (Overall score of C1) accepted for overseas applicants (Level 7 in Listening/speaking/reading & Level 6.5 in Writing)
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary).

Experience Essential

• Minimum 12 months care experience

Desirable

• previous clinic experience

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.