Job summary
We are looking for a proactive, positive, respectful, supportive, reliable and trustworthy person to join our team of Clinical Support Workers on the Aston Unit at Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
If you are enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering high quality care to our patients, we want to hear from you.
The role exists to provide a multi- skilled worker who, under the supervision of who under of a Registered Nurse, supports the Multidisciplinary Team with clinical and nonclinical practices on order to provide excellent patient centred care.
You will be required to successfully complete the Care Certificate within 3 months of starting the post.
The position is predominantly nights but on occasions you may be requested to work days.
Hours per week: 33.00
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a ward based team, assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.Provide support to the Registered Nurse and other team members by observing and reporting aspects of patient care as appropriate and to promptly alert the registered nurse to any issues or risks.Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner. Maintain effective communication with the multi disciplinary team and ensure documentation is maintained within the post holders sphere of competence.
Promote equality for all individuals, to include promoting anti-discriminatory practice, supporting individual rights and choice within service delivery. Enable patients to meet their personal hygiene and toileting needs in accordance with individual preferences and clinical need. Maintaining patients' comfort, privacy & dignity at all times. Assist in providing adequate nutrition and hydration for patients based on their individual needs as directed by the multi-disciplinary team. Promoting patients mobility as appropriate and assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximise the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patients' individual care plan.
Maintain patients skin integrity based on individual need using appropriate resources, reporting findings to a Registered Nurse.
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, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
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
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
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.
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)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
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.
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)
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
Knowledge and 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
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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
Knowledge and 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
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
