Senior Clinical Support Worker - Paediatrics

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker to enhance patient care and support nursing staff. This role involves working closely with patients and service users, demonstrating compassion and effective communication. You will be responsible for undertaking specific tasks assigned by registered nurses, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a reputable institution that values professional development and offers flexible working options. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, apply now!

Qualifications

• Educated to GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Hold a Care Certificate and evidence of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the health and well-being of patients and service users.
• Work independently under the supervision of registered nurses.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Teamwork

Time management

Initiative

Education

GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent

Care Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker should actively contribute to the health and well-being of patients, staff and service users and be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion. They should be able to work independently within their sphere of nursing while under the supervision of registered nurses. Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Workers should demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific skills and tasks delegated by the registered nurse and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies at UHNM. They will be required to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English
• Hold a Care Certificate
• Evidence of professional development activity undertaken in relevant areas
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word, Excel, access and Power-point

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 12 months care experience
• Ability to cope with stress
• Ability to work as part of the wider team
• Able to utilise initiative
• Ability to organise and follow systems and processes
• Ability to manage time and achieve tasks in a timely manner

Skills

Essential criteria

• Emotional resilience; the post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances
• Ability to cover a variety of shifts over 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays
• Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
6. We work with 'trac.jobs' to support out recruitment process. If you have any queries regarding this please read this privacy notice.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non encrypted format.

If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

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

• JD (PDF, 643.7KB)
• Statement handling - updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
• Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
• Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
• DBS Code of practice (PDF, 54.9KB)
• Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Family Relocation Information (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
• Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)