Job summary
Rainbow Ward is seeking proactive, enthusiastic band 2 Clinical Support Workers to join the WWL family on ourfriendly Children's Ward. The ward hasbenefited from recent investmentto create asensory zone, and we have a dedicatedTeen Zonearea, providing age appropriate spaces for our patients, day to day.
We are looking for a conscientious, enthusiastic, friendly person to join our team on Rainbow Ward at Wigan on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
You will have previous experience within a healthcare setting and ideally hold an NVQ 2, have excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work independently. Previous experience in working within a Paediatric setting would be desirable but is not essential.
You will be required to function as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team by assisting the registered nurse in the health care provision for sick children/babies and their families.The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Please Note: Candidates will be asked to provide original qualification certificates at interview.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To develop self to meet the evolving needs of the service, ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources.
- To provide good, general "house-keeping" duties as directed by qualified staff
- Demonstrate under pinning theoretical knowledge within their clinical practice of infection control, health and safety, ethical and legal issues
- Demonstrate adaptability of the role within distinct clinical environments
- Recognise the appropriateness of transferable skills when providing individualised high quality patient care
- Demonstrate application of professional attitudes in all aspects of care delivery within the clinical environment.
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust policies
- Undertake and regularly update Safeguarding training
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To develop self to meet the evolving needs of the service, ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources.
- To provide good, general "house-keeping" duties as directed by qualified staff
- Demonstrate under pinning theoretical knowledge within their clinical practice of infection control, health and safety, ethical and legal issues
- Demonstrate adaptability of the role within distinct clinical environments
- Recognise the appropriateness of transferable skills when providing individualised high quality patient care
- Demonstrate application of professional attitudes in all aspects of care delivery within the clinical environment.
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust policies
- Undertake and regularly update Safeguarding training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualifications in both GCSE Maths and English or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a care environment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and caring demeanour.
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour.
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in healthcare services
Additional
Essential
- Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust.
- Ability to work internal rotational shifts.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualifications in both GCSE Maths and English or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a care environment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and caring demeanour.
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour.
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in healthcare services
Additional
Essential
- Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust.
- Ability to work internal rotational shifts.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
