Job summary
**Please note these roles do not provide sponsorship** Are you interested in becoming either Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) at Mid-Cheshire Hospital Trust?
Both these roles support in the delivery of high-quality patient care by attending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, supporting patients to access appropriate nutrition, providing bowel and bladder care and maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical care duties as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
Experience would be preferable due to the fast pace of the role, however training could be provided for the right applicant who shows the quality and skills required for patient care in a rewarding yet challenging environment.
We currently have vacancies for CSW's in our Eye Care Centre and on our medical wards.Please note that recruitment for this role will follow the process below:Tuesday 13th May 2025 - Assessment Centre and Interviewswill be held at Infinity House (if you are shortlisted for this role) you will need to be available to attend in person on this date. No remote/teams assessments or interviews will be available due to the face-to-face nature of the role.
Main duties of the job
These roles support in the delivery of high-quality patient care by attending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, supporting patients to access appropriate nutrition, providing bowel and bladder care and maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical care duties as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
About us
MCHFT provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff. An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.
With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming anddressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural andpersonal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
- Assist patients in gaining access to and in the use of appropriate toiletfacilities. Measure and record body waste/fluid balance accurately.
- Ensure patients nutritional needs are met through assisting in thepreparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, providing help andassistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informingrelevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluidintake. Undertakes a range of care duties (appendix 1) consistent with the Band3 HCSW national AFC profile, delegated by a registered staff member,relevant to the services provided / work area. Care duties may include,capillary blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, urinalysis, ECGs,removal of urinary catheters, wound management of non-complexwounds / basic dressing, insertion and removal of venous cannula andvenepuncture. Assist patients in their mobility requirements, prepare the environment,move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort,utilising equipment trained to use and as directed by the multiprofessional team. Assist in the care of patients pressure areas and prevention of pressuredamage, undertaking risk assessments, and recording and maintainingrelevant documentation and escalation as required. Assist in the procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceasedpersons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations areadhered with. At the delegation of the registered staff member, transfer the patientfrom one care area to another, including to other hospitals forinvestigations. Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for rest andsleep. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients,relatives or visitors, consistent with their personal beliefs andpreferences. Seeking support from registered staff as needed. Support patients with dementia/cognitive impairment. Use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control includingwaste management, hand washing and the use of Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE). To assist with bed-making and maintaining the general tidiness andcleanliness of the ward or department. To assist in handling patients property and valuables accordingly to TrustPolicy, using approved documentation and always acting in a trustworthymanner. Undertake and document patient observations that includestemperature, automated blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate,conscious level, oxygen saturation levels and conscious levels (not GCS),accurately calculating the National Early Waning Score (NEWS2) andescalating as required to the registered practitioner. To maintain standards of organisational conduct e.g. correct wearing ofuniform, punctuality etc. To work effectively within a team and assist in maintaining a goodworking atmosphere. To assist in the induction of new staff within the department,demonstrating own duties to new starters. Lead in setting an example tonew starters to ensure safe and effective care. Obtain specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming anddressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural andpersonal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
- Assist patients in gaining access to and in the use of appropriate toiletfacilities. Measure and record body waste/fluid balance accurately.
- Ensure patients nutritional needs are met through assisting in thepreparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, providing help andassistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informingrelevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluidintake. Undertakes a range of care duties (appendix 1) consistent with the Band3 HCSW national AFC profile, delegated by a registered staff member,relevant to the services provided / work area. Care duties may include,capillary blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, urinalysis, ECGs,removal of urinary catheters, wound management of non-complexwounds / basic dressing, insertion and removal of venous cannula andvenepuncture. Assist patients in their mobility requirements, prepare the environment,move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort,utilising equipment trained to use and as directed by the multiprofessional team. Assist in the care of patients pressure areas and prevention of pressuredamage, undertaking risk assessments, and recording and maintainingrelevant documentation and escalation as required. Assist in the procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceasedpersons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations areadhered with. At the delegation of the registered staff member, transfer the patientfrom one care area to another, including to other hospitals forinvestigations. Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for rest andsleep. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients,relatives or visitors, consistent with their personal beliefs andpreferences. Seeking support from registered staff as needed. Support patients with dementia/cognitive impairment. Use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control includingwaste management, hand washing and the use of Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE). To assist with bed-making and maintaining the general tidiness andcleanliness of the ward or department. To assist in handling patients property and valuables accordingly to TrustPolicy, using approved documentation and always acting in a trustworthymanner. Undertake and document patient observations that includestemperature, automated blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate,conscious level, oxygen saturation levels and conscious levels (not GCS),accurately calculating the National Early Waning Score (NEWS2) andescalating as required to the registered practitioner. To maintain standards of organisational conduct e.g. correct wearing ofuniform, punctuality etc. To work effectively within a team and assist in maintaining a goodworking atmosphere. To assist in the induction of new staff within the department,demonstrating own duties to new starters. Lead in setting an example tonew starters to ensure safe and effective care. Obtain specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to develop IT skills
- Importance of continued learning
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to develop IT skills
- Importance of continued learning
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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).
