Clinical Support Worker - Gynaecology

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent individual to join the team on the Inpatient Gynaecology Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital. The unit is responsible for the safe admission and assessment of patients, and ensuring excellent care is provided at all times. This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave for 9 months.

It is essential that applicants have a Level 3 qualification (A Level or NVQ 3) in Health and Social Care ora good standard of education to A Level standard andthe agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment (apprenticeship). Please clearly state your qualifications within your application. Failure to do so may result in your application not being shortlisted.

The role includes rotation between the 8 bedded inpatient Gynaecology Ward, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, Gynaecology Assessment Unit and the Gynaecology Daycase Unit.

The shift patterns include rotation between long days and night duties.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and have an ability to deal with potentially difficult and emotive situations relating to pregnancy loss and oncology in a sensitive manner.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the registered nurses in the delivery of high quality patient care and the general wellbeing and comfort of patients
• Maintain accurate records of the patient's care, documenting as appropriate in line with Trust, professional and departmental guidelines
• Observe patients and reports any changes to a registered professional for review
• Undertake a range of delegated clinical duties relevant to the speciality and your current training and competence profile, as outlined in the clinical competency matrix within the attached job description
• To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care
• Appropriately support patients with routine personal care needs
• Promote privacy and dignity for all patients
• Act as a chaperone; accompanying patients during sensitive examinations or when requested to provide some support
• Provide increased supervision of patients that may require closer observation in line with Trust policy

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job overview & attached job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see job overview & attached job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A- Levels, NVQ3) in Health and Social Care OR A good standard of education to A- Level standard and the agreement to undertake a relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment
• Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence

Desirable

• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
• Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A- Levels, NVQ3) in Health and Social Care OR A good standard of education to A- Level standard and the agreement to undertake a relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment
• Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence

Desirable

• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
• Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

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