Job summary
The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking personal care activities, delegated clinical care duties including clinical observations as directed by registered professionals and within clearly defined parameters, to provide healthcare and support that is individualised to the patient needs. The post holder will update and maintain accurate records of any care provision and update and escalate any concerns from their observations and activities to the appropriate registered professional. The post holder has a personal responsibility and duty of care to patients/service users; they are expected to comply fully with all Trust policies and protocols, including those related to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. They must also promote dignity, privacy, and respect, to deliver compassionate, safe, high-quality patient care. As a Trust employee, they will honour their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy. They will uphold the Trust values; the Trust code of conduct will always display civility towards others.
Main duties of the job
The ward environment is fast paced and a rewarding place to work. Please contact for informal enquiries. Support and training will be provided for all candidates
This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient applications.
About us
Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth 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 sessionso Your Leadership Impacto 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.
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 (Both)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work
- Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Understanding work-related boundaries.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
- Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Training B3
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
Experience B3
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Personal Attributes (both)
Essential
- Caring and empathetic.
- Motivated and with a pro-active approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to providing high quality patient care.
- Personal resilience
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work
- Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Understanding work-related boundaries.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
- Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Training B3
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
Experience B3
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Personal Attributes (both)
Essential
- Caring and empathetic.
- Motivated and with a pro-active approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to providing high quality patient care.
- Personal resilience
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
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.
