Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nuneaton is looking for a Clinical Support Worker for the Critical Care Unit / Outreach. This role involves assisting in the care of patients, promoting their well-being, and documenting care provided. Candidates should have 18 months of acute care experience and hold a Care Certificate. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working to deliver high-quality patient care. The position offers various hours, including night shifts, and is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting.
• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of a group of patients each shift under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues.
• Document care given in patients care-plan.

Skills

IT Skills - can use computer, email, word

Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies

Good written and verbal communication skills

Education

Care Certificate

GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach

Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach

37.5 hours per week (Various hours including days, weekends, nights and bank holidays)

12 Months Fixed Term

Closing Date: 29th December 2025

Interview Date: TBC - January 2026

*This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.*

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Please be advised this post is not eligible for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach will function at a higher competency level than that of other Health Care Support Workers with responsibility for actively participating as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Critical Care Unit and as part of the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) under the supervision of the Senior Nurse.

It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skill, knowledge and competence to be determined within the Critical Care and CCOT.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

Assist in the care of a group of patients each shift under the supervision of a registered nurse delivering personal and clinical care to include:

• Personal care, hygiene and elimination
• Nutritional needs
• Skin and pressure area care
• Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities in line with appropriate standards and guidelines
• To promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues
• Document care given in patients care-plan and ensure this is countersigned by a registered nurse
• To use accurate, clear and concise documentation written or electronically
• Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective service

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
• Experience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/settingclinical environment/setting
• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care
• Knowledge and understanding of the 6C's of nursing
• Understand the physiological, psychological and social needs of patients and their families
• Venepuncture and Canulation

Qualification and Professional Training

• Care Certificate
• GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
• Evidence of CPD

Skills and Abilities

• IT Skills - can use computer, email, word
• Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
• Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
• Good written and verbal communication skills

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.