Clinical Support Workers

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ESNEFT in Ipswich invites applications for apprenticeship roles within our NHS pathways. You may be recruited to Band 3 with a level 3 apprenticeship or to Band 2 to/upskill into clinical care with a level 3 apprenticeship or the Level 2 Academy.

Our assessment day will guide your pathway and start date. Applicants must be 18+, have residency status to work, and be willing to complete DBS checks, references, and any required Occupational Health requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to provide references covering the last three years / satisfactory DBS check.
• Willingness to undertake further study and professional development.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Willingness to study

References available

Job description

• Academy Starters will need to commit to a start date in line with the Apprenticeship Academy Program.
• Have residency status that allows you to work.Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for these roles.
• Meet pre employment requirements including ability to provide references to cover the last three years/satisfactory DBS check & Occupational Health requirement
• As you will be working shifts including nights you must be 18 or older at commencement, For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
  Previous experience in an healthcare setting, Awareness of physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patient's relatives and carers.
• Awareness of the nature of the carers role in assisting patients to fulfil basic human needs
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and observations
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, Care certificate achieved or demonstrable relevant skills
• Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio, Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake
• Willingness to undertake further study, Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake
• Willingness to undertake further study
• 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.
• We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
  Our assessment day is designed to establish your skills and experience, and to signpost you to the right pathway. If successful you will be offered one of the following pathways:
• Recruitment to band 3 for those with relevant previous NHS experience and/or qualifications, and the opportunity to complete a level 3 apprenticeship
• Recruitment to band 2 to upskill you into clinical care, and the opportunity to complete either a level 3 apprenticeship, or join our level 2 Academy
• Recruitment to a band 2 in our Academy for those new to care or with little prior experience (Please see attached Apprentice Flyer)