Band 3 Clinical Support Worker -145.5 hours available, full or part time
We are seeking to recruit Clinical Support Worker for Ward 2 at West Cumberland Hospital. We are looking for caring, dedicated, innovative and motivated Clinical Support Worker to work as part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team. We are a dynamic and enthusiastic team, centralised around holistic patient care with a multidisciplinary approach. Ward 2 is a 27 bedded Acute Medical ward. You must have a caring approach, be an excellent communicator and be capable of delivering high standards of patient care. Shift pattern - Days, nights, weekends and bank holidays The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
~ youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
A lease car may be available for this position; 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
~ youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
A lease car may be available for this position; 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
Experience of a range of care and related procedures
knowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers
Experience of working in health or social care.
Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
Knowledge of Safeguarding.
Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
Computer skills
Clinical policies and procedures
Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures.
Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
Committed to providing high quality patient care.
Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service.
Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.
Promote equality and value diversity
Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
Experience of a range of care and related procedures
knowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers
Experience of working in health or social care.
Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
Knowledge of Safeguarding.
Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
Computer skills
Clinical policies and procedures
Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures.
Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
Committed to providing high quality patient care.
Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service.
Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.
Promote equality and value diversity
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. 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..
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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