Clinical Support Worker (Cardiothoracic Outpatients Department)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy and friendly Cardio- thoracic Outpatient Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our supportive team and continue to drive the service forward in a friendly rewarding environment

You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management.

In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported with training opportunities.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in this speciality and be committed to delivering high quality patient centred care.

The role involves chaperoning medical staff during consultations, collecting and preparing case notes, undertaking healthmeasurements (weight, height, BP, ECG), collecting specimens, performing and assisting with venepuncture, monitoring stock levels, preparation and maintenance of clinic rooms and areas.

The post holder will require an excellent standard of communication, professionalism and provide a high level of customer service.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

This post will close when sufficient completed applications have been received.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CARDIO-6257109

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level requirement.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Committed to providing high quality patient care.

Desirable

Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a care role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level requirement.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Committed to providing high quality patient care.

Desirable

Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a care role.

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.