Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a support worker in Walsall to assist registered nursing staff in delivering patient care. Responsibilities include providing hygiene, nutrition, and psychological support while maintaining patient confidentiality. Applicants should hold a Level 2 qualification in Healthcare and be able to communicate effectively. This role requires a person-centered approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification.
• Maths and English qualification is mandatory.
• Care Certificate to be completed within 12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care according to care plans.
• Report changes to patient's condition to registered nurses.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records.

Skills

Ability to communicate with patients

Able to use IT systems with patient information

Able to assess patient's health

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent

Maths and English qualification

Job description

Job summary

Post holders will support registered nursing staff and other health care professionals in the delivery of nursing care to patients at a level determined by training, competence and experience. They will also assist in the maintenance of the care environment and perform housekeeping, clerical, ancillary and portering roles as requested.

Postholder should only undertake duties for which training has been received and where relevant, competency based assessment successfully completed. Postholder must make nurses and others aware of any limitations to competence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.
• Assist healthcare professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
• Report changes to patient's condition or health status to registered nurses.
• Assist in care and support of visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.
• Maths and English qualification.
• Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.

Skills:

• Able to use and update IT systems with patient information.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and/or carers.
• Able to assess patient's health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking personal care and referring/escalating to other staff as appropriate.

Experience:

• Manual handling of patients (including toileting, bathing, and turning patients), equipment and stores.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in a healthcare environment.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Walsall Manor Hospital, Moar Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS