Due to recent changes announced by the Home Office, we are unable to provide sponsorship for support worker roles.
Come and join our dedicated team of skilled Clinical Support Workers. We have a variety of roles in a number of specialities at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
Shift patterns will require day, night and weekend working.
All new Clinical Support Workers will start with a comprehensive induction and receive ongoing pastoral and technical support from our dedicated Recruitment and Education Support Assistants (RESA). You will be supported to achieve your Care Certificate which will give you the skills and knowledge needed to practice safe and compassionate care.
Support and training package available to you:
~2 week supernumerary period - you will be supported by your new colleagues whilst getting to know your departments and new job role.
~ Local induction to learn procedures in your department.
~ Under the direction of a registered nurse/nursing associate, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of care to patients. This will include personal care and limited delegated clinical care duties. 3 day course based on the Trust's THRIVE values including teamwork, civility, patient experience, resilience and wellbeing and quality improvement project.
Care Certificate - All non-registered clinical support workers employed by the NHS since 2015 need to have completed this competency as set out by Health Education England. the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) and the 15 ESR Care Certificate modules.
We offer full support throughout the completion of the Care Certificate.
Disability awareness - CSWs are automatically enrolled 6-12 months into the role.
Includes visual impairment, hearing impairment, frailty, hidden disabilities, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
Local induction, Competency based training, Regular supportive 1:1 meetings with RESA, Clinical Support Worker Forum.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Travel between hospital sites may be required. You will work at all times under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse that you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of the ward or department.
You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You will work at all times under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse that you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of the ward or department.
You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. Has undertaken the Care Certificate.
GCSE Maths and English (Grades A* to G) or equivalent.
L3 Health and Social Care Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum or 12 months)
GCSE Maths and English (Grades A*-C) or equivalent.
Basic digital skills.
Previous experience in a healthcare role at Band 2 or equivalent e.g. carer for family member.
Experience of working in a range of healthcare settings.
Knowledge or understanding of the role which includes care related procedures, clinical observations, limited clinical duties and relevant legislation.
An understanding of the fundamentals of patient care, sucj as washing, toileting, feeding and communication.
Has undertaken the Care Certificate.
GCSE Maths and English (Grades A* to G) or equivalent.
L3 Health and Social Care Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum or 12 months)
GCSE Maths and English (Grades A*-C) or equivalent.
Basic digital skills.
Previous experience in a healthcare role at Band 2 or equivalent e.g. carer for family member.
Experience of working in a range of healthcare settings.
Knowledge or understanding of the role which includes care related procedures, clinical observations, limited clinical duties and relevant legislation.
An understanding of the fundamentals of patient care, sucj as washing, toileting, feeding and communication.
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.
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..
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.
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..
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bedford Hospital
Employer's website