Senior Clinical Support Worker

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a highly motivated Senior Clinical Support Worker to join their expanding Cardio-respiratory department. The role involves performing a variety of diagnostic investigations, working closely with a dynamic team to deliver outstanding care. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, including GCSEs and NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy Cardio-Respiratory environment.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
• Basic knowledge of IT equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Support the cardio-respiratory team in delivering high-quality diagnostic services.
• Carry out basic cardiac and respiratory investigations with or without supervision.
• Responsible for stock control and ordering within the department.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

5 GCSE's grade A-C or equivalent experience

NVQ level 3 or two or more A levels including Biology

Job description

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It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply.

East Cheshire NHS trust are opening a purpose-built Community Diagnostic centre at the Congleton War Memorial Hospital site. We are developing and expanding our Cardio-respiratory department to support a wide range of diagnostic services and we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Clinical Support Worker to support our clinical team. You will work on rotation at both the Congleton and Macclesfield sites to ensure you maintain competency in all areas.

The work involves a high level of patient contact, performing a wide variety of both Cardiac and Respiratory diagnostic investigations. We are a dynamic, forward thinking, and friendly team which is continuously expanding and developing the services that we offer. We work closely with our Cardiology and Respiratory consultants and have strong links with the oncology team providing diagnostic support for local and national research projects.

Hours 37.5

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

***Please note this post may be closed early if a high number of applications are received***

To support the cardio-respiratory team, in the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service. To carry out the full range of basic cardiac and respiratory investigations with or without indirect supervision from a registered Physiologist. To support the delivery of diagnostic services, ensuring a high standard of technical work is maintained. The post holder will be responsible for stock control and ordering within the department.

You will have significant experience of working within a cardio-respiratory team and be able to undertake all basic investigations without supervision. You will hold the Association of Respiratory Technicians and Physiologists (ARTP) accreditation in Spirometry or be working towards this.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, flexible, thrive on variety 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.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

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).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 5 GCSE's (General Certificate of Secondary Education) grade A-C or equivalent experience
• NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) level 3 or two or more A levels including Biology (grades A-C) or equivalent qualifications.

Desirable criteria

• Certificate in Electrocardiography
• BSc (Bachelor of Sciences) in clinical physiology or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
• Basic knowledge of IT equipment and software
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Flexible adaptable style working
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a busy Cardio-Respiratory environment
• Experience of time management

Specific Job Requirement

Essential criteria

• Empathetic
• Team player
• Reliable

Other Role Requirements

Essential criteria

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

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). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 208.4KB)
• East Cheshire NHS Trust Applicant pack (PDF, 876.4KB)
• Staff Benefits Brochure (PDF, 871.0KB)