Clinical Support Worker Higher Level

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nursing team at the Friary. The Victoria Ward Rehabilitation unit has 18 beds and is situated within the Friary Hospital, Richmond.

The Friary multi-disciplinary team provide care and rehabilitation and other medical conditions which require a period of hospital based recovery. and palliative care.

Applicants must have :

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 (GCSE A-C / 4-9 equivalent)
• 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 ofcare and related procedures- clinical observations- knowledge of relevantlegislation

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.

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

Please note that 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 : o 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
• 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 & Skills

Essential

• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in health or social care.
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
30+ days ago