Clinical Support Worker - Older Persons - Dementia Norwich, England
Job description
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,200 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 900+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
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Job overview
We are recruiting Clinical Support Workers to join our Older Persons dementia assessment ward. The vacancies are on Reed Ward which is our 13 bedded assessment ward based at the Julian Hospital in Norwich.
Our ward require skilled and motivated staff with a commitment to uphold the values held by Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust.
We are striving for excellence in Dementia care and and would like others to be a part of it. To be a successful candidate you will be a great listener, caring and compassionate. Whether you are experienced or not, if you have the right characteristics and transferrable skills we would like you to apply to have the chance of joining this great team.
Reed ward will provide an induction upon starting and will allocate a buddy to help you learn the role. We also provide a full and comprehensive mandatory and statutory training package.
Main duties of the job
You will take part in delivering care to the needs of our service users, in accordance with their care plans. You will take part in ongoing risk assessments, recognising and responding to any changes, ensuring that the care and safety of the service user remains the priority.
We have a genuine commitment to facilitate a vast spectrum of local training in addition to the standard trust mandatory training and development. You should expect to access all relevant physical health and patient support training to enhance your existing skills.
You will then be expected to complete all local training that is provided by NSFT and in line with your job description. There can also be the opportunity to learn new skills such as phlebotomy and ECG training.
Working for our organisation
The Julian Hospital has five Older Persons inpatient wards and is a very rewarding care environment and our colleagues feel that they have made a positive difference to our patients, their families and carers.
By joining us as a Clinical Support Worker you will supported by the ready established wider team and will be encouraged to enhance your own learning and to also share key skills with our dedicated and compassionate older persons workforce.
If you would like to understand the complexities of dementia related illness and the physical health needs of patients that we support, we will ensure that you receive the training and time to update yourself with this necessary knowledge base that is unique to this field.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Additional benefits:
- Free parking on site
- Free staff physio
- Free eye tests through NHS
- Enhancements for unsocial hours
- Excellent pension scheme available
- An enhanced DBS Check
- Uniform provided
- NHS staff discounts
- Individual appraisal with opportunities for career progression
- 35 - 41 days annual leave (dependent on length of service) this is inclusive of statutory bank holidays and calculate pro rata
Interviews are to be held week commencing 15th May 2023 however subject to change, candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days’ notice, please note this date is provisional and may be subject to change. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Care certificate - must be achieved within first 12 weeks of employment
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2/3 completed.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Worked within care setting
Desirable criteria
- Mental health experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good verbal and written skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of professional boundaries in relation to client care
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Two Ticks - Guaranteed Interview Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.
Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.
The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.
This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
