Job summary
This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
The cardiovascular care service has an opportunity for a motivated, flexible, experienced Clinical Support Worker to join our established Cardiac Rehabilitation team here at South Tees Hospitals.
Please note if you do not have the qualifications or experience marked as essential for a Band 3 role, you will be appointed at a Band 2.
Band 2 requirements - willingness to undertake all relevant training and qualifications if wishing to develop into a band 3 role.
Band 3 requirements - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification
or
Short courses and completion ofcompetency workbook equivalentto Level 3 in a range of patient andclinical care duties
and/or
Equivalent knowledge andexperience in a range of clinicalcare duties equivalent to Level 3;
- Theoretical knowledge
- Experience of a range ofcare and related procedures
- clinical observations
- knowledge of relevantlegislation
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will be based at The James Cook University Hospital but will be required to participate in the provision of Cardiac Rehabilitation services within the community of South Tees including Hambleton and Richmond so the ability to travel independently is essential.
The post holder will assist the Cardiac Rehabilitation team to provide a high quality specialist service of Cardiac Rehabilitation to patients and their families.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a health care setting however previous cardiology/cardiothoracic experience would be an advantage. Working with the Cardiac Rehabilitation team you will support the delivery of all aspects of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
We are a MDT comprising of Physiotherapist's, Exercise Instructor, Registered Nurses and Clincial Support Workers providing Phase 1 - 4 of Cardiac rehab to patients following their cardiac event, treatments, surgery and management of heart failure.
This post will close when sufficient completed applications have been received.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
About us
South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a designated major trauma centre and provides all its specialties from one site which is unique for a hospital of its size. It provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracics, vascular surgery and cancer services. It has 1,024 beds, a 24-hour acute admissions unit and an emergency department which houses the major trauma centre for Durham, East Cleveland, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire and has its own helipad. In 2012 the Middlesbrough hospital completed a £35 million redevelopment of its cancer services and is now proud to provide some of the best facilities in Europe. The James Cook University Hospital has a modern, central operating suite containing 20 well-equipped theatres and a 16-bedded intensive care unit. There is also an Institute of Learning, Research and Innovation on site, embracing postgraduate medical education, undergraduate teaching centre, nurse training school, the school of radiography and library facilities.
The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is an essential part of our organisation and an important point of delivery for the community. It is one of the smallest district general hospitals in the country and has 189 inpatient beds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experiencev Band 3
Essential
Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Desirable
Experience of working in an NHS care role. Qualifications Band 3
Essential
Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/) Care certificate 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 and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential
Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality Desirable
Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
Person Specification Experiencev Band 3
Essential
Experience of working in health or social care. Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Desirable
Experience of working in an NHS care role. Qualifications Band 3
Essential
Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/) Care certificate 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 and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential
Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality Desirable
Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
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
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
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