Clinical Support Worker Higher Level
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting role has opened to work as a Community Clinical Support Worker Higher Level within the multidisciplinary team working across Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland. The post holder will be predominantly based in Redcar Coastal PCN.
This is an opportunity for those who are interested in working in the local community and being part of an exciting new model of working in the community localities of Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland.
To work as part of the community nursing team; we deliver a 7 day service , including some weekends.
The post holder will undertake a broad range of care activities, including wound care, insulin administration and venepuncture
The role will require some flexibility and this may require the post holder to work across acute and community in response to service demands.
To support the delivery of patient care and other duties that contributes to the care environment. This might include, for example, having a "Link" role; supporting therapy and nursing/medical staff.
To support the delivery of a range of duties that support patient care and maintain a suitable working environment.
Successful candidate must also have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will be appointed at band 2 or band 3 depending upon qualifications.
Band 2 requirements - willingness to undertake all relevant training and qualifications if wishing to develop into a band 3 role.
Band 3 requirements - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification
or
Short courses and completion of
competency workbook equivalent
to Level 3 in a range of patient and
clinical care duties
and/or
Equivalent knowledge and
experience in a range of clinical
care duties equivalent to Level 3;
- Theoretical knowledge
- Experience of a range of
care and related procedures
- clinical observations
- knowledge of relevant
legislation
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills
- Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
- Timekeeping, planning and prioritisation skills
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
- Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
Desirable
- Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 Attendance at foundation improvement training and the new and aspiring leaders program within first year of Application Interview or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
- Care certificate
- Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures. - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Redcar Primary Care Hospital
West Dyke Road
Redcar
TS10 4NW
