Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Apprentice Emergency Senior Clinical Support Worker within the Emergency Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital.
Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic, experienced Healthcare Workers who keen to deliver high standards of care within the ever changing area of Emergency Care.
Applicants should be willing to work towards NVQ Level 3, including Maths and English. They would have 18 months to complete and would develop into a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker.
This vacancy is being advertised as an apprenticeship and as such the salary for the role if reflective of this. Those who currently hold and can evidence the essential qualifications need not apply. Your application will not be shortlisted if you hold the essential qualification(s).
Although English and Maths at level 2 is not required for the role, it is a requirement to complete the apprenticeship and need to be in place by the end of the apprenticeship. If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust's apprenticeship offer.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality basic nursing care as directed by care plans, registered nurse/nursing associates senior staff including:
- Assistance with personal hygiene- Assistant with toileting- Assistance with dressing/undressing- Ensure all patients nutritional status is maintained
Perform a range of clinical tasks or procedures which may include; (examples listed below are not exhaustive)- ECG acquisition- Peripheral IV access- Venepuncture- Basic & advanced casting- Pressure area risk assessment- Urinalysis- Pregnancy testing- Capillary blood glucose monitoring- Formed stoma care- Wound care management of simple wounds/basic dressings- Perform observations using an automated device- Removal of staples
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst this role is being advertised as a permanent position, there is an expectation that the successful applicant must complete all elements of the apprenticeship. Initially, the successful applicant will be placed on a fixed term apprenticeship contract for the duration of the programme. Upon completion of the apprenticeship and providing all additional milestones are met, the successful applicant will be issued a permanent contract.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Apprentice Senior Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst this role is being advertised as a permanent position, there is an expectation that the successful applicant must complete all elements of the apprenticeship. Initially, the successful applicant will be placed on a fixed term apprenticeship contract for the duration of the programme. Upon completion of the apprenticeship and providing all additional milestones are met, the successful applicant will be issued a permanent contract.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Apprentice Senior Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in a related subject or Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
- Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate.
- Experience working in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understand when to seek support and advice
- Aware of personal and professional limitations
- Ability to perform when under pressure
- Polite, Friendly, Approachable and Self-motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of formal audit procedures and requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in a related subject or Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
- Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate.
- Experience working in a clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understand when to seek support and advice
- Aware of personal and professional limitations
- Ability to perform when under pressure
- Polite, Friendly, Approachable and Self-motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of formal audit procedures and requirements
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Emergency Department, Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
