Job Summary
x1 Full time (37.5 hour) position and x1 Part time (28.5) hours a week.
The post holder will work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday over a 37.5 hour working week and be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking routine tasks such as the general organisation of the clinic, chaperoning where required, providing personal care and ensuring the patients' nutrition and hydration needs are met. The post holder would also be expected to establish basic patient information, for example; age, weight, height.
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 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, including theoretical knowledge, experience of a range of care and related procedures, clinical observations, and knowledge of relevant legislation.
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3, including completion of the qualifications.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will carry out delegated clinical care duties including any department-based clinical procedures and clinical observations (as competent), support pre-assessments, and coordinate the day-to-day running of the department and clinics once competent and as directed by registered professionals with clearly defined parameters, to provide healthcare and support that is individualised to the patient needs. They must promote dignity, privacy, and respect, delivering compassionate, safe, high-quality care to everyone they support in the department. As a Trust employee, they will honor their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy, and uphold the Trust values; the Trust code of conduct will always display civility towards others.
About Us
We work as a small inclusive team of Clinical Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and a Clinical Manager. We believe in driving attentive, caring teams that are trained to ensure everybody's visit is outstanding and continue to communicate effectively as a collaborative team. We invest in our staff, developing them as individuals to progress and learn new skills to enhance their requirements for existing or new roles, and encourage this as a Trust.
Job Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact Service Improvement for Beginners After completing these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential
Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality. Desirable
Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures. Qualifications & Training 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. Experience 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. 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 Employer's Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr
x1 Full time (37.5 hour) position and x1 Part time (28.5) hours a week.
The post holder will work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday over a 37.5 hour working week and be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking routine tasks such as the general organisation of the clinic, chaperoning where required, providing personal care and ensuring the patients' nutrition and hydration needs are met. The post holder would also be expected to establish basic patient information, for example; age, weight, height.
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 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, including theoretical knowledge, experience of a range of care and related procedures, clinical observations, and knowledge of relevant legislation.
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3, including completion of the qualifications.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will carry out delegated clinical care duties including any department-based clinical procedures and clinical observations (as competent), support pre-assessments, and coordinate the day-to-day running of the department and clinics once competent and as directed by registered professionals with clearly defined parameters, to provide healthcare and support that is individualised to the patient needs. They must promote dignity, privacy, and respect, delivering compassionate, safe, high-quality care to everyone they support in the department. As a Trust employee, they will honor their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy, and uphold the Trust values; the Trust code of conduct will always display civility towards others.
About Us
We work as a small inclusive team of Clinical Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and a Clinical Manager. We believe in driving attentive, caring teams that are trained to ensure everybody's visit is outstanding and continue to communicate effectively as a collaborative team. We invest in our staff, developing them as individuals to progress and learn new skills to enhance their requirements for existing or new roles, and encourage this as a Trust.
Job Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact Service Improvement for Beginners After completing these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential
Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality. Desirable
Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies. Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures. Qualifications & Training 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. Experience 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. 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 Employer's Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr
