Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for motivated and suitably experienced Clinical Support Worker to develop their skills and experience and work alongside the Community ACP Team to enhance the patient experience within the Hospital At Home Team and Urgent Community Response (UCR) team for a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment.
This role is based at Lightwood House, but covers the citywide service.
Main duties of the job
Carry out independently, under the indirect supervision of Registered Practitioners (mostly doctors and ACP's), and in compliance with
agreed standards and competencies, technical procedures related to the assessment and care of patients, primarily:
- Obtain ECG recordings.
- Placement of intravenous cannula.
- Obtain samples of venous blood (venepuncture / phlebotomy)
- Ordering tests including ICE and sample ordering.
Carry out duties in a courteous respectful manner and treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, excising
discretion and maintaining confidentiality, in line with the STH PROUD values.
Assist in the safe use, custody and maintenance of equipment, using resources efficiently and effectively. Report equipment for repair
or maintenance, completing required documentation.
Care for patient’s property in line with Trust policy.
Comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
Assist in the development of new staff by demonstrating own duties.
Assist with data collection for audit to help with service improvement.
Assist with maintaining stocks and supplies, using resources effectively and economically.
Checking, stocking and cleaning of work areas to maintain an effective work environment.
Contribute to control of infection following Trust guidelines.
When required work flexibly within the role to respond to service needs.
Attend ongoing training and updates, including mandatory training as required.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and
research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to
support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term/secondment contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Completion of the STH 5-day Healthcare Support Worker Programme within the 12 months prior to employment, or, must be willing to complete this training within the first three months of employment.
2. Care Certificate from an approved awarder, which may also be acquired once employed at the Trust.
3. GCSE English and Maths at grade D/3 or above (or relevant equivalent qualification or level of ability which would include Functional Skills Level 1)
4. Level 3 Apprenticeship (or equivalent qualification) in Health Care / health related subject OR successful completion of / willingness to compete the trust’s required Clinical Support Worker training and competency package.
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience of working in a healthcare, social care organisation / setting, or, experience of working in a service industry requiring people contact
6. Experience of multi-professional and team working
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker / health care assistant or similar role
8. Experience of working within the speciality or relevant equivalent knowledge
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Demonstrates insight / understanding into the role applied for in delivering care to meet patient needs
10. Successfully achieved competence in (or be working towards) and able to perform a core range of clinical duties relevant to the clinical area.
11. Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
12. Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues, demonstrating tact and empathy
13. Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks.
14. Able to undertake frequent periods of physical activity e.g., moving and assisting patients as required with mechanical aids
15. Ability to problem solve, using initiative and own judgement to resolve routine issues
16. IT literate and comfortable / confident with the use of computer systems
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
17. Community CSW JD (PDF, 288.4KB)
18. Person Specification (PDF, 368.6KB)
19. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
20. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
21. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
22. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
23. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
24. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
25. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameRebecca ThewJob titleLead Community ACPEmail addressrebecca.thew@nhs.netTelephone number07773623905