Job overview
This is a development role with the Trainee working toward progression to becoming and Band 3 Senior Care Support Worker in the Endoscopy department.
The post holder will undertake a 6 month period of training, under the supervision of a registered practitioner, to prepare for progression to become a band 3 Senior HCSW. This includes: undertaking and successfully completing an internal training programme and work based competencies.
Successful completion of the training programme, work based competencies and performance measures this will lead to a substantive band 3 post.
At the end of the programme, the trainee will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours to act as a Senior CSW in the Endoscopy department
Main duties of the job
The post will involve you working in some or all of the areas of the endoscopy department and will be dependent on the clinical workload.
Under the direction of a registered practitioner the trainee Senior CSW will work towards competency in the responsibilities within the job description
Working for our organisation
To work with patients on a daily basis with their preparation, procedures, recovery and discharge.
To work closely with all other staff within the department – clinical, nursing, administrative and management.
To co-operative with other departments across the trust such as the wards and porters.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information please see the job description and person specification attached, if you have any questions please contact Grace Emovon on 01423 553162
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GCSE Maths & English
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
* Completed Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of providing direct care to individuals
* Experience of working in a team
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of role and its requirement
* Understanding of the type of service delivered in Endoscopy
* Commitment to further training and self-directed learning