We are looking for a proactive, positive, respectful, supportive, reliable and trustworthy person to join our team of Clinical Support Workers on the Aston Unit at Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
If you are enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering high quality care to our patients, we want to hear from you.
The role exists to provide a multi- skilled worker who, under the supervision of who under of a Registered Nurse, supports the Multidisciplinary Team with clinical and nonclinical practices on order to provide excellent patient centred care.
You will be required to successfully complete the Care Certificate within 3 months of starting the post.
The position is predominantly nights but on occasions you may be requested to work days.
Work as part of a ward based team, assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.Provide support to the Registered Nurse and other team members by observing and reporting aspects of patient care as appropriate and to promptly alert the registered nurse to any issues or risks.Promote equality for all individuals, to include promoting anti-discriminatory practice, supporting individual rights and choice within service delivery. Enable patients to meet their personal hygiene and toileting needs in accordance with individual preferences and clinical need. Assist in providing adequate nutrition and hydration for patients based on their individual needs as directed by the multi-disciplinary team. Promoting patients mobility as appropriate and assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximise the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patients' individual care plan.
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.Care Certificate or working towards, this must be completed within first 3 months of employment
Pass in GSCE's in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent
NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience
Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
Care Certificate or working towards, this must be completed within first 3 months of employment
Pass in GSCE's in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent
NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience
Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
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..
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