Clinical Support Worker Higher Level (CYPED)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 December 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Paediatric Unit at The James Cook University Hospital to employ a Clinical Support Worker Higher Level The role within CYPED is to support the nursing team in providing direct patient care to children and young people.

We are an emergency department and care for children aged 0-18 years attending with medical and trauma related emergencies. We also have a co-located paediatric admission unit which GP can refer children to be seen by the paediatric team and you would be expected to work in both areas.

Applicants must have:

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 (GCSE A-C/4-9)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualificationor Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care dutiesand/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;- Theoretical knowledge- Experience of a range of care and related procedures- clinical observations- knowledge of relevant legislation

Main duties of the job

We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract a Clinical Support Worker Higher Level who shares our goal. In return we will support ongoing professional development and provide regular training opportunities.

Experience in health care is preferred, with experience working with children and young people desirable. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well motivated and share a commitment to team working.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

Your Leadership Impact

Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-UE-6657805

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) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties*** and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations -knowledge of relevant legislation
***Must successfully complete the Accident and Emergency Competency Framework within 12 months of commencing the post. The post holder will be provided with education and training, and support with this completion and must be willing to attend appropriate departmental training sessions and role related courses.

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health or social care.
Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties*** and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations -knowledge of relevant legislation
***Must successfully complete the Accident and Emergency Competency Framework within 12 months of commencing the post. The post holder will be provided with education and training, and support with this completion and must be willing to attend appropriate departmental training sessions and role related courses.

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health or social care.
Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

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.