South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker - Higher Level

The closing date is 17 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated clinical support worker, to join our Elective Orthopaedic Team at The Friarage Hospital Northallerton. The position is for the ring fenced Elective Orthopaedic Unit, where we care for patients who have undergone elective arthroplasty and orthopaedic surgery.

The Orthopaedic Unit also provides day zero arthrolpasy procedures, where there has been many successful hip replacement surgeries and the patient has been discharged home the same day.

Post holders will be appointed at band 2 or band 3 depending upon qualifications.

Band 2 requirements - willingness to undertake all relevant training and qualifications if wishing to develop into a band 3 role.

Band 3 requirements - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)

Care certificate

Level 3 vocational qualification

Short courses and completion ofcompetency workbook equivalentto Level 3 in a range of patient andclinical care duties

and/or

Equivalent knowledge andexperience in a range of clinicalcare duties equivalent to Level 3;

- Theoretical knowledge

- Experience of a range ofcare and related procedures

- clinical observations

- knowledge of relevantlegislation

There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications

Main duties of the job

We take great pride in our staff and we believe that investing in 'You' is key in our ability and capacity to deliver high quality service and patient care. We will support you in developing your orthopaedic knowledge and skills through our team of supportive staff and formal education programme. You will work alongside Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Experience is not essential; however applicants must have a genuine interest in the speciality and be committed to delivering high quality patient care.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people with effective communication skills.

This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

About us

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

03 June 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-HNO-7038564-A

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Bullamore 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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Band 3

Essential

oNumeracy 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/)
oCare certificate
oLevel 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 Band 3

Essential

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

Desirable

oExperience of working in an NHS care role.

Person Specification

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.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Band 3

Essential

oNumeracy 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/)
oCare certificate
oLevel 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 Band 3

Essential

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

Desirable

oExperience 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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamore Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamore Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)