Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen withinSurgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and Ambulatory Surgical Centre (ASC), for a band3 Senior Clinical Support Worker (CSW) to assist with caring for patientswithin our busy and fast paced assessment units. Candidates will be expected towork a range of flexible shifts including night, weekends and weekdays. Main duties of the job This post will require the successful candidate to take a more senior role within the clinical support worker team and the candidate will be required to have competencies (or be prepared to acquire these competencies) such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, performing bladder scans in order to provide safe and timely care to the cohort of patients that we treat on SAU and ASC. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership and guidance to junior CSW staff through mentorship and support. The candidate will also work closely with nursing staff, medical staff, administrative staff and ward environment staff to ensure that patients are receiving high quality care. In addition to this, the candidate will also be required to contribute towards the daily upkeep of maintaining a safe clinical environment. For example, ensuring that there are adequate stock levels, certain safety checks are completed and assisting in ensuring that the ward environment is clean and clutter free. About us SAU is a fast paced, busy, acute assessment area that treats and cares for patients requiring gastroenterology, urology and general surgery input. The aims and objectives of this service are to assess patients, make decisions on their treatment and intervention needs and admit/discharge as appropriate. ASC is a relatively newly established ambulatory assessment area that is consultant led and takes referrals primarily from PCAL but also ED. The aim of this is to assess patients with emergency general surgery needs who are also mobile, independent and at low risk of any clinical deterioration. We have a well-established, supportive and hard-working team on both SAU and ASC. As a team, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve the service that we provide and experience for patients and staff. For those who may have a band 2 role and are looking to progress and improve upon their clinical knowledge and skills Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Job description Job responsibilities Thejobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirectcompassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. Thejobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care dutiesunder the support and supervision of a registered practitioner. Thejobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care aspart of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholderwill be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative toachieve the planned outcome. Thejobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effectivecare. Thejobholder will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers andapprentice clinical support workers. Thejobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within definedcompetency boundaries. Thejobholder will work within a ward, clinical department or community setting aspart of a multidisciplinary team. Thejobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinicalsituation - this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length oftime. Job description Job responsibilities Thejobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirectcompassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. Thejobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care dutiesunder the support and supervision of a registered practitioner. Thejobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care aspart of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholderwill be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative toachieve the planned outcome. Thejobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effectivecare. Thejobholder will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers andapprentice clinical support workers. Thejobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within definedcompetency boundaries. Thejobholder will work within a ward, clinical department or community setting aspart of a multidisciplinary team. Thejobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinicalsituation - this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length oftime. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience. Basic Skills Maths and English Level 1 (or a Level 1 pass in the LTHT designated literacy and numeracy assessment) The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment. Commitment to undergo training and education as required. Skills & behaviours Essential Caring and motivated. Compassionate. Courageous. Reliable and trustworthy. Good interpersonal skills Confident and enthusiastic Willingness to learn and develop their role. Teamworking. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills. Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care. Utilisation of planning and organisational skills. Insight into roles and responsibilities of the post. Basic IT skills. Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post. Desirable to either already have achieved clinical competencies such as venepuncture and cannulation or a willingness to obtain these skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience. Basic Skills Maths and English Level 1 (or a Level 1 pass in the LTHT designated literacy and numeracy assessment) The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment. Commitment to undergo training and education as required. Skills & behaviours Essential Caring and motivated. Compassionate. Courageous. Reliable and trustworthy. Good interpersonal skills Confident and enthusiastic Willingness to learn and develop their role. Teamworking. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills. Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care. Utilisation of planning and organisational skills. Insight into roles and responsibilities of the post. Basic IT skills. Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post. Desirable to either already have achieved clinical competencies such as venepuncture and cannulation or a willingness to obtain these skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website