Job Summary
We are currently looking for a permanent Clinical Support Workers who are enthusiastic and motivated to join the community based 12 bedded Goscote Hospice.
You must be caring, compassionate, reliable and have a genuine interest to work within Goscote Hospice based at Walsall Palliative Care Centre, Goscote Lane Walsall WS3 1SJ. These roles are primarily providing direct clinically individualised and focussed care for the patients. Sensitivity is key component of these roles as you support patients and carers during highly emotional charged times. These roles will focus on caring for patients with life limiting conditions that are approaching the end of their life or requiring symptom control.
You will need to work a flexible approach working in the service which includes long days (7am - 7.30pm) and night shifts (7pm - 7.30am) includes weekends and bank holidays as the service demands.
Main duties of the job
* Assist in undertaking activities of living in accordance with the care plan prescribed by qualified staff. These duties will include the delivery of hygiene care, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility and rehabilitation and offer psychological support.
* Assist in the taking and recording of patient's observations.
* Report changes to patient's health status to trained nurse for action.
* Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations as appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill. This may include the escort of patients to other departments within the centre and on occasion to other departments and specialist units off site.
* Support patients with care after death.
* Complete local competencies specific for the role.
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
407-COMMUNITY-7074375
Job locations
Walsall Palliative Care Centre
Goscote lane
Walsall
WS3 1SJ
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Must have completed Level II HCA training or willing to undertake NVQ training.
* English and Maths qualification.
Knowledge Essential
* Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
* Applicants must be able to update patient data using written skills and electronic device.
Experience Essential
* Skills and abilities to deliver care necessary for the safe and effective performance of the job.
* Experience of working within Palliative care or caring for patients end of life.
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
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Palliative Care Centre
Goscote lane
Walsall
WS3 1SJ
Employer's website
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr