Clinical Support Assistant

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 25 November 2024

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Clinical Support Assistant with the Psychiatric Liaison Team based Cumberland Infirmary.

You're role will be to work along side the delirium team providing screening for patients within the acute trust. You will then support staff, families and patients in their recovery helping them to work through the effects of delirium. You will be able to provide support to families when it can be distressing to see their loved one confused and to help them understand the temporary nature of this condition.We are a seven day a week service and the delirium team covers the wards

Main duties of the job

This role would require the successful applicant to be highly motivated and have excellent active listening skills, have experience in caring and have some basic knowledge of delirium and dementia.We will provide you with training in how to screen for delirium and regular supervision.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-CCG24-298-JW

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newton Rd

Carlisle

CA2 7HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th November 2024

Closing date : 25th November 2024

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th November 2024

Closing date : 25th November 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

  • Experence of working with client group.
  • GCSE in maths and English

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Desirable

  • Knowledge of delirium dementia

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Ability to work with out direct supervision
  • Ability to use IT equipment
  • Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to learning.
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

  • Experence of working with client group.
  • GCSE in maths and English

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Desirable

  • Knowledge of delirium dementia

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Ability to work with out direct supervision
  • Ability to use IT equipment
  • Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to learning.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newton Rd

Carlisle

CA2 7HY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newton Rd

Carlisle

CA2 7HY


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Team Manager

Amanda Barwick

Amanda.Barwick@cntw.nhs.uk

07870366606

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-CCG24-298-JW

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newton Rd

Carlisle

CA2 7HY


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