Job summary
Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach
37.5 hours per week (Various hours including days, weekends, nights and bank holidays)
Fixed Term for 2 Years
Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Closing Date: 11th May 2025
Interview Date: 21st May 2025
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
The Clinical Support Worker Critical Care Unit / Outreach will function at a higher competency level that that of other Health Care Support Workers with responsibility for actively participating as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Critical Care Unit and as part of the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) under the supervision of the Senior Nurse.
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skill, knowledge and competence to be determined within the Critical Care and CCOT.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the care of a group of patients each shift under the supervision of a registered nurse delivering personal and clinical care to include: -
- Personal care, hygiene and elimination
- Nutritional needs
- Skin and pressure area care
- Patient chaperone
- Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities in line with appropriate standards and guidelines
- To promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues
- Document care given in patients care-plan and ensure this is countersigned by a registered nurse
- To use accurate, clear and concise documentation written or electronically
- Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective service
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the care of a group of patients each shift under the supervision of a registered nurse delivering personal and clinical care to include: -
- Personal care, hygiene and elimination
- Nutritional needs
- Skin and pressure area care
- Patient chaperone
- Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities in line with appropriate standards and guidelines
- To promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues
- Document care given in patients care-plan and ensure this is countersigned by a registered nurse
- To use accurate, clear and concise documentation written or electronically
- Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective service
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
- Experience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/settingclinical environment/setting
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care
- Knowledge and understanding of the 6C's of nursing
- Understand the physiological, psychological and social needs of patients and their families
Desirable
- Venepuncture and Canulation
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health &Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills - can use computer, email, word
- Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
- Experience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/settingclinical environment/setting
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care
- Knowledge and understanding of the 6C's of nursing
- Understand the physiological, psychological and social needs of patients and their families
Desirable
- Venepuncture and Canulation
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health &Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills - can use computer, email, word
- Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
- Good written and verbal communication skills
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).
