Job summary
Band 2 Clinical Support Worker Aylesford Unit (Warwick)
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit highly caring, compassionate, self-motivated, honest, trustworthy, reliable & enthusiastic Clinical Support Workers to assist in the delivery of high quality patient care based on the Aylesford Unit at Warwick Hospital.
The Aylesford Unit was opened in January 2009 to provide specialist cancer care. The unit also offers supportive treatments to non-cancer patients. Clinical Support Workers working within the unit will gain vast experience working within both clinical and administrative roles and rotate through Reception, Phlebotomy, Outpatient Clinics and our Chemotherapy Treatment Area.
Main duties of the job
This position is suitable for anyone looking to start a career in healthcare or alternatively someone who is looking to develop their career as a support worker. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team and have the ability to work flexibly and efficiently with good organisational skills that enable you to work on your own initiative contributing to the smooth running of the department.
Your role will be to support and assist healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors and other integrated professionals in the delivery of quality patient care and the general well-being and comfort of patients. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills are essential and previous experience as a Clinical Support Worker is desirable.
HoursOn some occasions you may need to cover the Rigby Unit which is based at Stratford Hospital. Flexible team working is essential to meet our service needs.
About us
You will learn a range of new skills and knowledge, be well supported in your learning and development within the role. This is an exciting opportunity for those wanting to pursue a career in the healthcare industry and be part of delivering high quality patient care.
We are extremely proud to have recently been rated as Outstanding by CQC which shows the commitment and dedication from our workforce. Our employees are as important to us as the care we give to our patients.
We can offer you:
- Career progression
- Staff Benefits Platform - Lease Car, Electronics Scheme, Holiday Scheme Childcare vouchers and many more
- Health and well-being services
- Flexible working - All working patterns will be considered, Roster patterns provided to support a healthy work/life balance
- Mentorship and preceptor support
- All NHS standardised benefits annual leave, pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants.
- To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.
- Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional.
- To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional
- To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.
- To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.
- To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
- To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.
- To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.
- To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.
- Helping to attend to patients hygiene needs
- Performing and recording basic observations of patients including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height and weight recordings
- Assisting with patient drinks and meals
- Toileting patients
- Handling and moving patients
- Escorting patients to other areas.
- Emptying and safe disposal of linen and sharps items
- Undertaking reception duties.
- Preparing notes
- Filing in patients notes.
- Maintaining up to date information on the computer system.
- Requesting and obtaining patient records and x-rays.
- Making outpatient appointments.
- Provide clerical support for the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants.
- To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.
- Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional.
- To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional
- To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.
- To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.
- To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
- To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.
- To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.
- To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.
- Helping to attend to patients hygiene needs
- Performing and recording basic observations of patients including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height and weight recordings
- Assisting with patient drinks and meals
- Toileting patients
- Handling and moving patients
- Escorting patients to other areas.
- Emptying and safe disposal of linen and sharps items
- Undertaking reception duties.
- Preparing notes
- Filing in patients notes.
- Maintaining up to date information on the computer system.
- Requesting and obtaining patient records and x-rays.
- Making outpatient appointments.
- Provide clerical support for the team
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Good level of education A-C grades
- Experience - previous care work
- Previous admin experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Good level of education A-C grades
- Experience - previous care work
- Previous admin experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
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.
