Clinical Support Worker - RSU

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Clinical Support Worker for the Respiratory Support Unit, a 24-bed specialty. You will join a multidisciplinary team to support patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including those on respiratory support or airway management.

The role features a varied rota including nights and weekends, with a focus on compassionate, personalised care and upholding patient dignity at all times.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Support patients requiring respiratory support or airway management.
• Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients.
• Deliver personalised care that maintains patients' dignity, comfort and safety.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Verbal and written English

Person-centred care

Privacy and dignity

Education

Care Certificate

GCSE Maths and English

Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care

Job description

This Clinical Support Worker post sits in the Respiratory Support Unit at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a specialised 24-bed unit. The work centres on supporting patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including those on respiratory support or airway management, alongside a multidisciplinary team. The role is distinct for its varied rota, which includes nights and weekends. Candidates need the Care Certificate and prior care experience.

What the job involves

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Support patients requiring respiratory support or airway management
• Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients
• Deliver personalised care that maintains patients' dignity, comfort and safety
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team

What’s required

Qualifications

• Care Certificate
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• 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 skills
• Basic understanding of personalised and individualised care
• Recognition of people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect

Other

• Attendance at a 3-day clinical induction
• Commitment to further training and development as identified
• Flexible approach
• Flexible working on a varied shift pattern, including nights and weekends

Nice to have

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