Emergency Department Clinical Support Worker: Patient Care

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is recruiting Clinical Support Workers to join the busy Emergency Department, delivering high-quality personal care, assisting with hygiene, tissue care and observations, and supporting families and the care team to create a positive patient experience. Roles cover a 7-day rota with early, late and night shifts.

The post requires enhanced DBS, right to work in the UK, and completion of development training to progress to a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker;

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education.
• Care Certificate or working towards; to be completed within 3 months.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience.
• Be AWARE to care course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of patient care including personal hygiene and tissue integrity.
• Record and document patient observations and liaise with families and staff.
• Support ward routines and assist with meals, hygiene and mobility.
• Escalate signs of deterioration promptly and liaise with medical teams.
• Work as part of a team within a busy Emergency Department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Caring and compassionate attitude

Reliable and trustworthy

Good literacy and written skills

Able to work under pressure

Education

Care Certificate or working towards

GCSEs in Maths and English (4/C or above)

NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services

Be AWARE to care course (or equivalent)

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is recruiting Clinical Support Workers to join the busy Emergency Department, delivering high-quality personal care, assisting with hygiene, tissue care and observations, and supporting families and the care team to create a positive patient experience. Roles cover a 7-day rota with early, late and night shifts.

The post requires enhanced DBS, right to work in the UK, and completion of development training to progress to a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker;