Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Department

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day clinical induction

Flexible shift patterns

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the Emergency Department seeks a Clinical Support Worker to assist in delivering emergency care, support patients through assessment, treatment and monitoring, and work with a multidisciplinary team. The role operates within a 24-hour service and involves a varied shift pattern, including nights and weekends.

Candidates should have the Care Certificate and prior care experience, plus strong communication in English and a commitment to patient

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Care Certificate is required at minimum.
• Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing emergency care to patients during critical need.
• Contribute to assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients.
• Support a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with varying conditions.
• Ensure patients and families receive a good experience in fast-paced conditions.
• Work across a 24-hour service on a varied shift pattern.

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Personal care basics

Privacy and dignity

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Care Certificate

Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care

Job description

This is a Clinical Support Worker post in the Emergency Department of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a 24-hour service. The role centres on helping deliver emergency care and supporting patients through assessment, treatment and monitoring alongside a multidisciplinary team. Shifts follow a varied rota that includes nights and weekends. Candidates need the Care Certificate and previous care work experience.

What the job involves

• Assist in providing emergency care to patients during critical need
• Contribute to the assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients
• Support a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with a wide range of conditions
• Ensure patients and their families receive a good experience in fast-paced conditions
• Work across a 24-hour service on a varied shift pattern

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous care work experience
• Previous face-to-face customer care experience

Skills & knowledge

• Clear and robust verbal and written English communication
• Understanding of basic requirements for individualised personal care
• Recognition of a person's right to privacy and dignity

Other

• Ability to attend a 3-day clinical induction
• Commitment to further training and development as identified
• Flexible approach
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights and weekends

Nice to have

• Awareness of safeguarding issues
• Previous experience in a hospital setting