Higher Level Clinical Support Worker - Ward Areas
We are recruiting for Clinical Support Workers who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide a high standard of patient care. You must be 18+ to undertake this post. Assessments will take place on Wednesday 29th January 2025; if you are successful, you will be invited back for your interview. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:
Include ,
Respect , and
Improve . We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job
The
ideal candidate will be: Kind and caring Friendly and approachable Able to follow instruction and procedures in line with Trust Policy Able to demonstrate using own initiative Flexible Some of the responsibilities within the role of Clinical Support Worker are: Communicating with patients Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife Washing/dressing patients Taking patients' physiological observations Making beds and cleaning bed areas Serving meals and assisting feeding patients Talking/listening to patients This is a training post; applicants must undertake a 16-month apprenticeship. Applicants will be invited to take part in a maths & English assessment, which will be held in person on Wednesday 29th January 2025. We have vacancies that cut across all our divisions, which include planned and unplanned. All Clinical Support Workers are based on Hospital Wards/Departments and will be working Days, Nights, Weekends, and Bank Holidays. About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way we work and deliver our services has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification
Other requirements
Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day Knowledge
Awareness of clinical setting and clinical care Knowledge of a range of clinical procedures Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people with varying levels of understanding Evidence of being self-motivated Evidence of working effectively as part of a team Basic IT skills - ability to use a keyboard or willingness to develop Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment Ability to work to deadlines Ability to use judgment on when to escalate issues and problems Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients within a multi-disciplinary team Previous Experience
Experience of healthcare or care work Experience of working with the general public or a range of different people Qualifications / Training
GCSEs (or equivalent qualification) in English and Math Care Certificate Health and Social Care Level 2 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
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We are recruiting for Clinical Support Workers who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide a high standard of patient care. You must be 18+ to undertake this post. Assessments will take place on Wednesday 29th January 2025; if you are successful, you will be invited back for your interview. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:
Include ,
Respect , and
Improve . We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job
The
ideal candidate will be: Kind and caring Friendly and approachable Able to follow instruction and procedures in line with Trust Policy Able to demonstrate using own initiative Flexible Some of the responsibilities within the role of Clinical Support Worker are: Communicating with patients Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife Washing/dressing patients Taking patients' physiological observations Making beds and cleaning bed areas Serving meals and assisting feeding patients Talking/listening to patients This is a training post; applicants must undertake a 16-month apprenticeship. Applicants will be invited to take part in a maths & English assessment, which will be held in person on Wednesday 29th January 2025. We have vacancies that cut across all our divisions, which include planned and unplanned. All Clinical Support Workers are based on Hospital Wards/Departments and will be working Days, Nights, Weekends, and Bank Holidays. About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way we work and deliver our services has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification
Other requirements
Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day Knowledge
Awareness of clinical setting and clinical care Knowledge of a range of clinical procedures Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people with varying levels of understanding Evidence of being self-motivated Evidence of working effectively as part of a team Basic IT skills - ability to use a keyboard or willingness to develop Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment Ability to work to deadlines Ability to use judgment on when to escalate issues and problems Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients within a multi-disciplinary team Previous Experience
Experience of healthcare or care work Experience of working with the general public or a range of different people Qualifications / Training
GCSEs (or equivalent qualification) in English and Math Care Certificate Health and Social Care Level 2 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
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