Job overview
To act in a supportive role to the nursing team to assist in the delivery of quality care to the patient in the renal care setting. To maintain good relationships with patients, colleagues and visitors.
To provide the highest standard of nursing care to all patients undergoing renal treatments and thus contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the renal service.
For those staff already employed by the Trust as a Clinical Support Worker either on Band 2 or Band 3, you should instead apply through the Clinical Support Worker transfer process via your line manager/Matron rather than via this advert.
Main duties of the job
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.
Main Duties of this role:
1. Assessment of the patient
2. Undertaking vital sign management
3. Maintenance of Haemodialysis
4. Termination of haemodialysis treatment
5. Ongoing review and assessment of patient
6. Maintaining fluid and nutritional intake
7. Line/priming of Haemodialysis machin
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals upholds the PROUD values to both the patients/carers that we care for and the staff that are employed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Completion of the STH 5 day Healthcare Support Worker Programme (HCSW) within the 12 months prior to employment, OR attendance at the programme on employment [undertaken on a full time basis after appointment, upon induction]
9. Achievement of the Care Certificate OR commitment to completion of the Care Certificate within four months of employment
10. GCSE English and Maths at grade D or above (or relevant equivalent qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 1)
Desirable criteria
11. Level 2 Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Health Care / health related subject or equivalent experience
Experience
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of working in a caring environment or Experience as a carer
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Must be willing to undertake training as required which is specific to the post as identified through service delivery
14. Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues, demonstrating tact and empathy
15. Demonstrates insight / understanding into the role applied for in delivering care to meet patient needs
16. Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
17. Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks.
Desirable criteria
18. IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential criteria
19. Patients first - Must have a desire to work with people in a Healthcare setting.
20. Must have ability to provide care with compassion, commitment and competence.
21. Respectful – Must have an understanding of the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills.
22. Must have an understanding of patient’s needs and how to provide care whilst maintaining dignity.
23. Ownership – Must be accuracy and have attention to detail
24. Unity – Must be able to work as part of a team
25. Delivery - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Clinical Support Worker
26. Understanding the requirements of confidentiality in a Health Care setting
Other Factors
Essential criteria
27. For Community Posts only - must be Car Driver in possession of a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle due to requirements
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
28. Job description (PDF, 224.2KB)
29. Person Specification (PDF, 214.0KB)
30. band 2 advert (PDF, 512.6KB)
31. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
32. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
33. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
34. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
35. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
36. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
37. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameNicola ClewesJob titleSisterEmail addressnicola.clewes@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2715145