Outpatients Clinical Support (Band 3) – Rural NHS

Ncic; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33/yr

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars,/

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is seeking a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker for the Outpatients department at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The role involves assisting registered nurses, maintaining patient dignity, and supporting a multidisciplinary team in a busy outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 health and care qualification, GCSEs, and the National Care Certificate, with demonstrated experience in clinical observation and care

Qualifications

• Level 3 vocational qualification in health and/or care
• GCSE Maths and English grade 4–9 or equivalent
• Competency and experience of a range of care and related clinical or therapeutic procedures
• National Care Certificate
• Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers
• Experience of working in health or social care
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and GDPR obligations
• Understanding of Trust policies and documentation
• Venepuncture experience

Responsibilities

• To assist the registered nurses or other healthcare practitioners in providing high quality patient care
• Maintain patients’ privacy and dignity with compassionate care
• Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to departmental objectives
• Continue to develop and maintain competencies in nursing tasks to ensure safe care
• Contribute to housekeeping and other ward/department duties as required
• Work under direct or indirect supervision of registered practitioners or assistant practitioners

Skills

Venepuncture

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification in health and/or care

GCSE Maths and English grade 4–9

National Care Certificate

Competency and experience in care

Additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is seeking a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker for the Outpatients department at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The role involves assisting registered nurses, maintaining patient dignity, and supporting a multidisciplinary team in a busy outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 health and care qualification, GCSEs, and the National Care Certificate, with demonstrated experience in clinical observation and care