Compassionate Clinical Support Assistant (Day/Night)

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust’s Swaffham Community Hospital is recruiting for staff to support an 18-bed rehabilitation unit. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients following medical or surgical treatment or direct transfer from home.

The role includes day and night shifts, with opportunities for training and development within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Interviews will be held on site at Swaffham Community Hospital.

Qualifications

• The post involves rotation between day and night duties.
• Opportunities exist for further training and development within the role.
• You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team.
• Interviews for this position will be held 'face to face' at Swaffham Community Hospital.
• The post requires acting as a role model and demonstrating the Trust's Values and Behaviour Framework.

Responsibilities

• To work in a collaborative manner with all other staff working within the unit.
• To establish a good relationship with the patients and provide an appropriate support mechanism so the patients are able to express their needs.
• To ensure the patients are involved in the decision making process, communicate all relevant information regarding the needs of the patients, family and friends.
• To document and sign all care interventions provided. To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of all ward/department resources. Maintain a positive approach towards achievement within the team.
• Ensure adequate provision and maintenance of equipment. Assist with the induction of new staff and students, acting as a mentor. Act as a role model giving guidance and support to junior staff and students.
• Participate in problem solving that is related to your work and organisation. To ensure that patients and carers are aware of their current and ongoing health needs.
• To participate in and promote clinical supervision.

Job description

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust’s Swaffham Community Hospital is recruiting for staff to support an 18-bed rehabilitation unit. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients following medical or surgical treatment or direct transfer from home.

The role includes day and night shifts, with opportunities for training and development within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Interviews will be held on site at Swaffham Community Hospital.