Clinical Support Worker (Ward 4) (Band 3) (internal only)

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for Ward 4 (Band 3) to support nursing staff with patient care, observations and clinical duties on a busy general medical ward at Macclesfield Hospital. The role requires a proactive, flexible approach and upskilling where needed. DBS enhanced check is required; visa sponsorship not provided.

Right to work in the UK is essential. The post emphasises teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to high standards of

Qualifications

• Care certificate or equivalent
• Be AWARE to Care course completed or in progress
• Level 2 maths and English literacy/ numeracy

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Nurse by performing personal care of patients, recording and documenting care given, doing and recording observations, and other clinical duties in line with the job description.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality in line with Trust policies.

Skills

Personal care

Observations

ECG recording

Venepuncture

Cannula insertion

Communication

Education

Care certificate

Be AWARE to Care

Level 2 maths & English

Job description

Clinical Support Worker (Ward 4) (Band 3) (internal only)

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

Macclesfield Hospital is a busy District general hospital situated in Cheshire, close to the Peak District and within easy reach of the centre of Manchester.

Ward 4 is a busy General Medical Ward based on the Macclesfield site where we look after a wide range of patients with different medical conditions

We are looking for Band 2 HCSW who are willing to upskill their knowledge and take on this role which will involve clinical duties such as performing ECG's, doing observations and other tasks.

You will need to enjoy variety, be flexible and willing to learn new skills. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and must have a positive and proactive approach to work.

Main duties of the job

To support the Registered Nurse by performing personal care of patients, recording and documenting care given, doing and recording observations, and other clinical duties in line with the job description.

Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, 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 responsibilities

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).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Care certificate
• Successful completion of the Be AWARE to Care course (or equivalent)
• Level 2 qualification in functional maths and English

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate evidence of Senior Clinical Support Worker competencies (appendix 1)
• Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
• Working as part of a team
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
• Evidence of Band 2 competency
• Be competent in the recording of clinical sign observations
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; within a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Demonstrates literacy and numeracy 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. e-mail
• Be competent in venepuncture
• Be competent in cannula insertion
• Be competent in the recordings for ECG
• Blood glucose monitoring

Experience

• Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
• Previous experience in speciality where appropriate e.g. respiratory, dementia

Specific Job Requirment

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

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

• 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.