Clinical Support Worker - Ward 3

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Macclesfield is seeking Clinical Support Workers to provide high-quality patient care. This role offers training for those without prior experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or working towards it must be completed within first 3 months.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurse in delivering high quality patient care.
• Participate in a 24hr shift pattern and possible rotation between wards.

Skills

Communication

Customer Care

Time Management

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Good standard of general education

Pass in GCSE's in Maths and English (4/C or above)

NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for Clinical Support Worker's who are capable of working in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment who possess excellent communication skills, can maintain a high degree of confidentiality, are able to work to deadlines, provide excellent personal care to our patients and work as part of team.

Previous experience is not essential as we will provide a package of training on commencement. You will be working with staff at all levels and we are looking for you to demonstrate a dedicated approach in providing a high quality service .

Hours per week 37.50 (full and part-time hours available)

Main duties of the job

The role of the Clinical Support Worker is to support the Registered Nurse in the delivery of high quality, evidence-based, holistic patient care. The post holder will be required to participate in a 24hr shift pattern and possible rotation between wards within their speciality

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Care Certificate or working towards, this must be completed within first 3 months of employment
• Pass in GSCE's in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; especially with people with varying levels of understanding
• Demonstrates good literacy and written skills
• Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Basic IT skills e.g use of e-mails

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of time management

Desirable

• Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
• Competence in the recording of clinical sign observations

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Willing to learn new skills
• Caring and compassionate attitude
• Reliable and trustworthy

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Care Certificate or working towards, this must be completed within first 3 months of employment
• Pass in GSCE's in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; especially with people with varying levels of understanding
• Demonstrates good literacy and written skills
• Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Basic IT skills e.g use of e-mails

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of time management

Desirable

• Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
• Competence in the recording of clinical sign observations

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Willing to learn new skills
• Caring and compassionate attitude
• Reliable and trustworthy

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

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