Clinical Support Worker/ Clinical Support Worker Higher Level (Ward 4)

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join Ward 4 at The James Cook University Hospital. We are a 24 bedded, specialist medical ward caring for renal patients. This includes those with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease as well as renal transplant patients and a variety of patients with other long term health conditions.

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.

The Post Holder Will

• Respect and acknowledge professional skills and boundaries, taking
  
  

opportunities to develop personal knowledge base to contribute to effective teamwork.

• Actively participate in care provision as part of the MDT and work with other stakeholders to assist patients/service users to regain their health and independence.
• Provide assistance with all aspects of personal hygiene and continence needs that the patient/service user may require.
• Deliver clinical and/or therapeutic interventions and undertake observations, or health promotional activities as delegated and directed by the registered professional, as appropriate to the level of competency of the post holder. Will report patients progress, status, changes or concerns to the registered professional / senior member of the team accordingly.
• Keep accurate and timely records of care, updating electronic or paper-based systems accordingly.
• Liaise with patients/service users, family, carers, colleagues and other
  
  

professionals to ensure integrated quality care is provided.

• Acts as an advocate for the patient, respecting patients wishes, dignity and beliefs.
  
  

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carl Walker Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01642 850850

extension 53629