Clinical Support Worker - Ward B5/Emergency Surgical Hub

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Ward B5, Emergency Surgical HUBCSW, Band 22 Part time posts available working 12 hours shiftsPart time hours will be considered ( 24, 30 or 36 hours)Permanent Contract

Ward B5/ESH is split into 3 areas, SAEC, SAU and station 3 which is a general ward area. We regularly support the trust with flow and capacity pressures and are the heart of activity. We have direct admission's from the Emergency Department, the Urgent Care Centre and community GP's; no day is ever the same.

We aim to provide a high quality effective service to all patients, encompassing the trusts vison and values.

We are searching for caring individuals who understand the needs of our patients and display compassion and patience at all times.

Successful applicants will be actively encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge to meet both personal and service development needs.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing / Midwifery team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others.

The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and may be required to undertake development to include basic skills and in house development programme.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-1123-5834421

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths Qualifications at one of the following academic levels/grades:- o Level - Grade A to D o CSE Grade 1 only o GCSE Grade A to D GCSE Grade 9 to 5 Functional skills Level 1 (2)
  • Care certificate or relevant acute experience

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in healthcare, as appropriate

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within a hospital, the community or residential nursing home setting
  • Experience of customer care/dealing with the public
  • Good organisational skills
  • Reception/telephone skills
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Computer literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care

Interests and Motivation

Essential

  • Commitment to undertake in-house training
  • Demonstrate knowledge of duties required as a Clinical Support Worker
  • Able to work flexibly e.g. internal rotation

Communication

Essential

  • Clear communication skills oral and written
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths Qualifications at one of the following academic levels/grades:- o Level - Grade A to D o CSE Grade 1 only o GCSE Grade A to D GCSE Grade 9 to 5 Functional skills Level 1 (2)
  • Care certificate or relevant acute experience

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in healthcare, as appropriate

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within a hospital, the community or residential nursing home setting
  • Experience of customer care/dealing with the public
  • Good organisational skills
  • Reception/telephone skills
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Computer literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care

Interests and Motivation

Essential

  • Commitment to undertake in-house training
  • Demonstrate knowledge of duties required as a Clinical Support Worker
  • Able to work flexibly e.g. internal rotation

Communication

Essential

  • Clear communication skills oral and written

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Rebecca Davis

becky.davis3@nhs.net

01384456111

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-1123-5834421

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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