Clinical Support Worker - WINTER PRESSURES
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
The role of the Band 2 Clinical Support Worker post is flexible, and the post holder will be required to provide support over a wide range of service/functions. Key to this flexibility is the requirement for staff to work variable hours on a week-by-week basis within agreed limits.
All employees of the Trust will partake in the appraisal process each year, with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment. The post holder will be required to work according to a locally agreed Code of Conduct for Clinical Support Workers.
Key Areas / Tasks
* Communicate and report any changes or information relating to the patient to the Registered Nurse.
* Communicate appropriately with patients and visitors to the Ward or Department, always portraying a professional respectful manner.
* Receive patients, visitors and staff in a calm, friendly and efficient manner.
* Exchange information with patients using reassurance, tact and empathy.
* Overcome barriers to understanding for example patients with physical or mental disabilities.
* Complete relevant training packages, including the Care Certificate within 12 weeks off issue.
* Complete both Corporate and Care Coach Induction within the first week of employment.
* Work towards completion of a vocational qualification in care as agreed in the PDR.
* Have a duty to respond and report patient’s condition in a timely manner.
* Hold basic keyboard skills.
* Dexterity to undertake nursing care procedures as appropriate.
Assessment and Recruitment
You will need to attend a face-to-face recruitment event on Wednesday 12th November at the Wade Conference Centre (Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7NY).
The assessment day will consist of a Maths and English Test, Group Discussion, Practical Test and informal interview. Alternative dates or online interviews are not available due to the practical elements of the process.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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