Clinical Support Worker Sheffield, England
Job description
Are you a naturally caring person who recognises the importance of making a difference to patients? Do you believe in treating others with respect and fairness at all times? Are you prepared to work hard within a team whilst maintaining high standards?
If your answer to these questions is yes, the Clinical Support Worker role may be right for you!
You will be required to undertake and successfully pass our Healthcare Support Worker Programme, which is arranged by the Trust and Sheffield College (this is undertaken on a full-time basis during first 5 days in post). In addition, you will need to demonstrate a commitment to complete the competencies required for a Care Certificate once in your clinical area.
For awareness - in line with all NHS Trusts we are currently caring for patients affected by the Covid-19 pandemic across all services.
Please note that Clinical Support Worker roles in STH are currently subject to a banding review. This means that the duties of post are being considered against national outlines for roles. This review is still ongoing but candidates are welcome to raise questions regarding this during the selection process.
Interviews will be held on 27th and 28th June 2023.
As a Clinical Support Worker you will provide vital assistance to patients and support them with their physical and emotional care needs. You will also be responsible for assisting healthcare professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients. This is a responsible and rewarding role which has a direct impact on patients’ lives. The accompanying job description and person specification details the main duties, responsibilities and individual requirements for the role and we strongly encourage you to read these documents before applying and ensure you have a clear understanding of the role and meet the post requirements.
For those currently employed by the Trust as a Clinical Support Worker, you should instead apply through the Clinical Support Worker transfer process via your line manager.
We currently have vacancies across the Trust, our organisation spans across two hospital based sites, the Northern General Hospital and the Central Campus in the city centre and we also provide Community Services. The majority of roles involve working shift patterns which cover a 24 hour period. This will include working early mornings (which start at 7:00AM), afternoons, and night duty. In many areas, especially in-patient areas, this will also include a requirement to work regular weekend and bank holidays (please see the accompanying additional information document for more details of our shift patterns). Whilst we are supportive of flexible working this is limited to specific areas where it meets the service needs. Successful candidates will be matched to vacancies across the trust based on service needs.
If the above description sounds like you, We would love to hear from you!
To work as a member of the care team with direction and supervision from registered nurses and/or midwives and participate in the provision of direct and indirect patient care activity.
At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality.
Ensure that no action or omission on your part is detrimental to the condition, safety, well-being, and interest of the patients.
Assist the registered practitioner in the provision of direct and indirect care and treatment of patients and undertake assigned tasks and comply within level of
Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team and observe operational policy and procedure requirements.
Carry out duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner at all times.
Assist and support the patient in essential care needs and ensure a high quality of personalized care, having regard for religious and cultural customs and beliefs.
Accurately report to the registered practitioner any aspects of care delivered e.g. any difficulties or problems experienced with patient care.
Ensure accurate documentation and contribute to daily reports of patient activity and
Promote a safe working environment at all times, reporting untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.
Inform an appropriate line manager of any behaviour by others, which is perceived to be harmful, violent, aggressive, derogatory or discriminating of others.
Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and update knowledge, competence and skill.
Acknowledge any limitations of competence in accepting assigned direct care activities and inform the registered practitioner.
Assist in the safe use, custody and maintenance of equipment, utilizing resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensure safekeeping and transportation of patients' property and valuables in line with Trust policy.
Assist with maintaining stocks and supplies and utilize resources effectively, efficiently and economically.
Assist new members of the care team by demonstrating own duties in a professional
When required, act flexibly within your role, which may include movement to other sites within the Trust over a twenty-four hour period. This will be in consultation with your line manager and in line with Trust policy
