Clinical Support Worker Higher Level (CYPED)

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Clinical Support Worker Higher Level (CYPED)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Paediatric Unit at The James Cook University Hospital to employ a Clinical Support Worker Higher Level. The role within CYPED is to support the nursing team in providing direct patient care to children and young people.

We are an emergency department and care for children aged 0-18 years attending with medical and trauma related emergencies. We also have a co-located paediatric admission unit which GP can refer children to be seen by the paediatric team and you would be expected to work in both areas.

Applicants must have:

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 (GCSE A-C/4-9)
• 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

Main duties of the job

We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract a Clinical Support Worker Higher Level who shares our goal. In return, we will support ongoing professional development and provide regular training opportunities.

Experience in health care is preferred, with experience working with children and young people desirable. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well motivated and share a commitment to team working.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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
• Must successfully complete the Accident and Emergency Competency Framework within 12 months of commencing the post. The post holder will be provided with education and training, and support with this completion and must be willing to attend appropriate departmental training sessions and role related courses.

Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient/service user interactions and observations and metrics.
• Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures.

Experience

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

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.

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£24,625 to £25,674 a year (pro rata)