Clinical Support Worker

Sfh Tr; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a diligent Clinical Support Worker to join our Short Stay Unit. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with stays up to 72 hours.

We value supportive environments, ongoing development and a commitment to patient-centred care in a fast-paced hospital setting. NHS benefits apply, and induction training is provided.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support patients in a fast-paced Short Stay Unit (up to 72 hours).

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Care Certificate

Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care

Job description

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Job overview

Are you a compassionate, motivated and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in patient care?

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Support Worker to join our dynamic Short Stay Unit at Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

As a Clinical Support Worker, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to providing safe, effective and person-centred care to our local community, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our 52-bed Short Stay Unit is a busy and fast-paced clinical environment, caring primarily for patients with a length of stay of up to 72 hours. The unit provides comprehensive care for acutely unwell medical patients presenting with a wide range of conditions, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills and experience.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, work well as part of a team and are able to remain calm and compassionate in a challenging environment. If you are enthusiastic about healthcare and thrive in a rewarding, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Join us at Sherwood Forest Hospitals and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Working for our organisation

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Knowledge Requirements

• Must understand basic requirements for personalised and individualised care
• Recognition of a person’s right for privacy and dignity.
• Awareness of Safeguarding issues

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience

Further Training

• Ability to attend 3 day clinical induction
• Committed to attending further training and development as identified

Experience

• Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience of working as a team
• Previous care work experience
• Previous experience in a hospital setting

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

We as a Trust support the use of AI and other tools to support your application. However, all personal statements and behavioural examples must be truthful and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your own personal/professional experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

For the avoidance of doubt, plagiarism includes presenting the ideas or experiences of others or content generated by artificial intelligence as your own. We review all applications carefully to ensure that the information provided in your supporting statement aligns with your qualifications, work history and the duties undertaken within those roles. Your experience will also be explored further during the interview process.

If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.

Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applicationsand that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change. If a high number of applications are received, a longlisting exercise will be conducted prior to shortlisting.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will then be deducted from your first salary once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals. If you receive a job offer and you are not sure of its authenticity, please report it to the following email [e-mail]

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.