Job description
THIS IS A SECONDMENT OR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
We have two positions and an exciting opportunity for experienced Health Care Support Workers seeking to develop as Band 4's to join the Education and Workforce Team at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust. The Assistant Clinical Skills Trainer for HCSWs will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours stated in the Care Certificate standards and maintain a high profile in the clinical areas, being a good role model to HCSWs.
We are looking for staff that would support the HCSW training team, work independently with indirect supervision prioritising workload in a variety of clinical settings across site to support HCSWs to gain competence. Someone who is motivated and interested in developing themselves, as well as providing learning opportunities for HCSWs to complete their Care Certificate and Band 2/3 competencies is key.
The post holder will promote the values of HCSWs, enabling the Trust to support their development and progression.
The post holder will:
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours stated in the Care Certificate standards
- Work independently with indirect supervision prioritizing workload in a variety of clinical settings in the Trust to support HCSWs to gain competence in their role
- Maintain a high profile in the clinical areas, being a good role model to HCSWs
- Maintain a standard of conduct and dress to maintain public confidence and trust
- Support the HCSW Training Team with the running of the monthly HCSW induction programme
- Follow Trust policies and procedures and be competent in clinical skills undertaken by HCSWs
- Participate in department team meetings
- Work flexible working hours and patterns, cross site to support HCSWs
- Support HCSWs (both permanent and staff bank) to complete their induction band 2 competencies within 12 weeks up to 6 month timeframe
- Support HCSWs (both permanent and staff bank) to complete their Care Certificate within 12 weeks up to maximum 6 month timeframe
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.