Job summary
For Band 2 vacancies: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant roles as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
As a Clinical Support Worker here at East Cheshire NHS Trust, you will be working alongside teams of professionals to ensure our patients receive the best possible care and the most positive outcome. You will be the patient advocate, ensuring they are comfortable, supported, well looked after and most importantly listened to. Our Clinical Support Workers provide hands-on care, empathy, and encouragement to enable a more comfortable stay and support recovery.
We currently have full and part-time permanent vacancies across the following clinical specialties:
- Ward 1, Surgery
- Ward 4, General Medicine
- Ward 9, Elderly Care with Dementia
If you would like to become part of our Clinical Support Worker team we welcome you to submit an application form and we will contact you regarding an interview.
Full and part time hours available.
Flexible working opportunities with various rotational shifts including early (7:00-15:00), late (13:00-20:00), long day (7:00-20:00) and night shifts (19:30-7:30).
Main duties of the job
The postholder will workunder the direction of the Registered nurse to Provide and deliver a high standard of compassionate personal care recognising and meeting the specific needs of the patients.
Assist in planning, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care for patient and under the direction of the Registered Nurse undertake delegated clinical care duties including personal care duties (supporting patients with toileting, bathing, dressing, and nutritional intake), recording patient observations and documentation of patient care.
The postholder will carry out clinical care duties in line with the CSW section of the Clinical Competency framework (appendix 1) and will be required to participate in a 24-hour shift pattern and possible rotation between wards within their speciality.
What we can offer you:
- Upon commencement, you will be provided with clinical training and supported to complete the Care Certificate within the first three months of employment
- Annual Leave of 28 days plus bank holidays (increasing upon 5 and 10 years' service)
- Optional enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme
- Health and Wellbeing support including access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Career progression opportunities including apprenticeships
- Salary sacrifice schemes including car lease and cycle to work
- Recognition for your hard work through our employee and team of the month programme
- Access to thousands of money saving offers via NHS discounts
About us
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 at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk .
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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.
Due to the terms of the banding for this role, we are unable to meet the criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa.
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.
To keep up to date with all of our latest Recruitment activity here at East Cheshire NHS Trust, take a look at our Careers website with lots of information on how to join our team and Facebook and Twitter pages.
Visit our Facebook page: Careers at East Cheshire NHS Trust
Follow us on Twitter: @CareersECT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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.
Due to the terms of the banding for this role, we are unable to meet the criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa.
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.
To keep up to date with all of our latest Recruitment activity here at East Cheshire NHS Trust, take a look at our Careers website with lots of information on how to join our team and Facebook and Twitter pages.
Visit our Facebook page: Careers at East Cheshire NHS Trust
Follow us on Twitter: @CareersECT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Care Certificate or working towards, this must be completed within first 3 months of employment
- Pass in GSCE's in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Successful completion of the Be AWARE to care course (or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; especially with people with varying levels of understanding
- Demonstrates good literacy and written skills
- Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Basic IT skills e.g use of e-mails
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of time management
Desirable
- Previous experience within healthcare/care setting
- Competence in the recording of clinical sign observations
SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENT
Essential
- Team Player
- Self-motivated
- Willing to learn new skills
- Caring and compassionate attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Care Certificate or working towards, this must be completed within first 3 months of employment
- Pass in GSCE's in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Successful completion of the Be AWARE to care course (or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; especially with people with varying levels of understanding
- Demonstrates good literacy and written skills
- Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Basic IT skills e.g use of e-mails
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of time management
Desirable
- Previous experience within healthcare/care setting
- Competence in the recording of clinical sign observations
SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENT
Essential
- Team Player
- Self-motivated
- Willing to learn new skills
- Caring and compassionate attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
