Senior Clinical Support Worker

Job description

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter. Employers should note that visa applications are assessed against the Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. There is no guarantee that roles meeting current eligibility or salary thresholds will continue to do so in future. SDEC/ED/Acute med experience essential
Only applicants with Emergency department, SDEC or acute care will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is currently undergoing a dynamic and positive phase of development and transformation. As part of this exciting journey, we are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Band 3 Clinical Support Workers to join our team.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide essential clinical care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

You will be expected to carry out a range of delegated clinical duties, applying and further developing the skills required within the clinical setting. These duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Recording patient observations
• Performing ECG monitoring
• Conducting urinalysis and pregnancy testing
• Undertaking bladder scanning
• Performing venepuncture (training will be provided)
• Supporting patients ADLs

Accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of all clinical activities is essential. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of record-keeping within the nursing documentation.

Excellent communication skills are vital, as the role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and communicating effectively with patients and their families.

We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions. Please note that the role requires flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, and nights.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our workforce model is centred on delivering safe and effective patient care, while also fostering leadership and supporting the ongoing development of our nursing team. Successful candidates will benefit from a period of supernumerary status and receive comprehensive on-the-job training, delivered by a dedicated and experienced team.

The successful applicant will need to have ED or SDEC experience.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact [email protected]

Job description
Job responsibilities

Our workforce model is centred on delivering safe and effective patient care, while also fostering leadership and supporting the ongoing development of our nursing team. Successful candidates will benefit from a period of supernumerary status and receive comprehensive on-the-job training, delivered by a dedicated and experienced team.

The successful applicant will need to have ED or SDEC experience.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent) IELTS or OETS (Overall score of C1) accepted for overseas applicants (Level 7 in Listening/speaking/reading & Level 6.5 in Writing)
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary)

Experience

Essential

• 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent) IELTS or OETS (Overall score of C1) accepted for overseas applicants (Level 7 in Listening/speaking/reading & Level 6.5 in Writing)
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary)

Experience

Essential

• 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

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