Job Overview
Russell’s Hall Hospital offers an exciting opportunity for a clinical support worker to join its team. First-class staff are the organization’s greatest asset.
Same Day Emergency Care operates as a seven-day service, supporting emergency pathways for patients. This role is ideal for experienced Band 3 or Band 2 care support workers seeking professional development.
Main Duties of the Job
The responsibilities of a Higher Clinical Support Worker include addressing patient needs such as hygiene, toileting, and nutrition, and assisting both the nursing and medical teams with extended roles.
This role involves active participation in the assessment, treatment, and transfer of patients, ensuring a high standard of care and a positive hospital experience.
Working for the Organisation
The Dudley Group prioritizes patients and staff, aiming to deliver a world-class service aligned with its vision of “excellent healthcare, improved health for all.” The organization seeks team members who embody these values, making it an incredible workplace.
In alignment with the NHS People Promise, the organization emphasizes staff well-being and strives to support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working options and reasonable adjustments. Employees are encouraged to balance their professional and personal lives without compromise.
The organization fosters an inclusive environment, valuing, supporting, and empowering staff. A commitment to creating a workforce representative of the population served is a priority.
Opportunities for development are available through the Learning & OD Team, covering topics such as communication, well-being, team development, cultural competency, and values.
More information about equality, diversity, and inclusion efforts can be found on the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Full details of the role’s duties and responsibilities are outlined in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential Criteria
NVQ Level 3/Diploma Level 3 or working towards the qualification
- English and Mathematics GCSEs (A-C, 9-4) or Functional Skills Level 2
Desirable Criteria:
- Male catheterization
- ECG
- Venepuncture
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience in a care worker role within a hospital, community, or residential nursing home
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Desirable Criteria
- Previous NHS acute medical experience
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential Criteria:
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Trust Values
Essential Criteria
- Ability to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Alignment with the Trust’s core values of Care, Respect, and Responsibility
- Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace
Additional Information on Applications
Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and assessed based on job role, salary, and sponsorship criteria. Non-UK/Republic of Ireland applicants must verify their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship and may need to present criminal record certificates from countries where they have resided for at least 12 months in the past decade.
Details on visa eligibility and the Health and Care Worker Visa can be found through the UK government portal.
Recruitment Equality Statement
The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, ensuring a workforce reflective of the population served. Applications from all sections of the community are encouraged, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusivity. This commitment extends to removing barriers and ensuring all candidates are welcomed and supported.
The Trust actively promotes an inclusive culture, fostering respect for all gender identities and orientations. Misgendering or any form of discrimination is actively discouraged.
Applicants with disabilities meeting the essential criteria are guaranteed interviews. The Trust also welcomes applications from the LGBTQ+ community and values contributions from all diverse groups.
Networks exist within the Trust to support the experience of diverse staff groups and to inform actions that enhance the daily working lives of all colleagues.
By submitting an application, candidates confirm that the information provided is accurate. Deliberate omissions or misrepresentations may result in rejection or dismissal. For roles requiring professional registration, employer checks will be conducted.
Applications are reviewed as received, and vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications is submitted. Preference will be given to at-risk employees.
Applicants are required to provide complete and accurate referee details, including email addresses, to be considered. By applying, candidates consent to the transfer of application information to the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s applicant management system and the NHS Electronic Staff Record system upon employment.
Application Deadline: Midnight, 5th December 2024
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