Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker - Higher Level

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nursing team at the Rutson. The Rutson Rehabilitation unit has 17 beds and is situated within the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. The Rutson multi-disciplinary team provide care and rehabilitation for patients who have suffered from a stroke and other medical conditions which require a period of hospital based recovery.

Applicants do not need previous experience in this area but this would be advantageous. You will need to show an interest in delivering quality compassionate and individual care to patients. We will provide you with support and supervision as well as a broad range of training and learning opportunities.

In return you will need to be a flexible and adaptable team member, with excellent communication skills, good time management, IT skills, and a willingness to provide good nursing care. We are an enthusiastic, friendly and caring team and look forward to working with you in the future.

Main duties of the job

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 honor their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy. They will uphold the Trust values; the Trust code of conduct will always display civility towards others.

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.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-FCS-7048686

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

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

Qualifications (Band 3)

Essential

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
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

Knowledge and Skills (Both)

Essential

Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.

Experience (Band 3)

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS care role.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Band 3)

Essential

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
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

Knowledge and Skills (Both)

Essential

Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.

Experience (Band 3)

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS 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.