Clinical Support Worker - Acute Services

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our Acute Services team. You will assist patients with fundamental care needs and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred care in fast-paced clinical settings.

The role supports patient flow and discharge planning and requires adherence to PVG scheme requirements. Sponsorship and visa guidance are provided as applicable.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient-centered care approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and PVG scheme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with fundamental care needs.
• Support delivery of safe, effective, and person-centered care in acute settings.
• Contribute to patient flow and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, enthusiastic, kind, caring and hardworking Clinical Support Workers to join our Acute Services team. These roles offer the opportunity to work across a range of fast-paced clinical areas, providing high-quality care to patients with a variety of acute healthcare needs.

The post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care, assisting patients with their fundamental care needs whilst working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in maintaining high clinical care standards, supporting patient recovery, and contributing to patient flow and discharge planning within the acute care setting.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

For informal enquiries, please contact the Recruitment Team - [e-mail]

NHS Forth Valley is an Anchor Organisation.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.