Clinical Support Worker - Ward 14 and Early Pregnancy Unit

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The role is based on Ward 14 and the Early Pregnancy Unit at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, delivering direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team while keeping patient privacy and dignity at the core of every interaction.

Shifts include nights and weekends; NVQ 3 in care or equivalent is preferred, or a commitment to achieve it, with the Care Certificate due within two weeks of starting. A five-day induction and ongoing development are planned.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Care Certificate, or commitment to achieving it within 2 weeks of commencement

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care on Ward 14 and the Early Pregnancy Unit
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective and compassionate care
• Contribute to high standards of care while developing professionally within the team

Skills

Good communication

Privacy and dignity

Education

NVQ 3 in care or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

Care Certificate

Job description

The post covers Ward 14 and the Early Pregnancy Unit at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting direct patient care. The work centres on safe, compassionate care delivered alongside the multidisciplinary team, with patients' privacy and dignity at its heart. Shifts follow a roster that includes nights and weekends, and applicants need prior care work and face-to-face customer care experience. NVQ 3 in care or equivalent is wanted, or a commitment to working towards it, and the Care Certificate is due within two weeks of starting.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care on Ward 14 and the Early Pregnancy Unit
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective and compassionate care
• Contribute to high standards of care while developing professionally within the team

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Care Certificate, or commitment to achieving it within 2 weeks of commencement

Experience

• Clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous care work experience
• Previous face-to-face customer care experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication skills and understanding of basic requirements for individual patient care
• Recognising people's right to privacy and dignity, and treating every person with respect

Other

• Able to attend a 5-day Clinical Induction
• Committed to further training and development as identified
• Flexible approach
• Able to work a varied shift pattern according to the roster, including nights and weekends

Nice to have

• Care Certificate qualification
• Awareness of safeguarding issues
• Previous experience in a hospital setting