Clinical Support Worker - General Medicine; Ward 7 and CCU

Clinical Support Worker - General Medicine (Ward 7 and CCU)

We are looking for a Clinical Support Worker who is capable of working in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment. You must possess excellent communication skills, maintain a high degree of confidentiality, work to deadlines, provide excellent personal care to our patients, and work as part of a team.

Previous experience is not essential as we will provide a package of training on commencement. You will be working with staff at all levels and we are looking for you to demonstrate a dedicated approach in providing a high quality service.

The role of the Clinical Support Worker is to support the Registered Nurse in the delivery of high quality, evidence-based, holistic patient care. The post holder will be required to participate in a 24‑hour shift pattern and possible rotation between wards within their speciality.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

• Good standard of general education
• Care Certificate or working towards, this must be completed within first 3 months of employment
• Pass in GCSE's in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience
• Successful completion of the Be AWARE to care course (or equivalent)

• Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; especially with people with varying levels of understanding
• Demonstrates good literacy and written skills
• Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Basic IT skills e.g. use of e-mails

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of time management
• Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
• Competence in the recording of clinical sign observations

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.