Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher level
Job overview
A part-time vacancy has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker to join our dynamic multidisciplinary Gynaecology Outpatient's Team at the Friarage Hospital with cross-cover at the James Cook University Hospital as required.
The department provides clinical consultations, diagnosis and treatment. Service runs 5 days a week 08:30 - 18:00.
The Gynaecology Outpatient Departments at the Friarage Hospital and the James Cook University Hospital are very busy units providing care for patients experiencing a wide range of gynaecological conditions, including; Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Urodynamics, Urogynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology .
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in this specialty and must be committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care to women and their families.
Responsibilities would include setting up general and specialist clinics and equipment, chaperoning patients, undertaking baseline observations, venepuncture, assisting with procedures and processing specimens. A comprehensive training and competency package will be provided.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING B3
Essential criteria- 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 - B2/3
Essential criteria- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
- Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
- Experience of working in an NHS care role.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.