Clinical Support Worker

Are you looking to develop your career in healthcare? If so, we have several exciting opportunities for Band 3 Clinical Support Workers across a range of different departments. Within the chosen area you will be given the chance to advance your clinical skills specific to the needs of the patients. To help you get off to a flying start, we have a comprehensive induction and support programme. This will be delivered in collaboration with department and corporate education teams to ensure you receive the highest standard of training and support to succeed throughout your career with us. We currently have vacancies in :

• Gate 12 - Acute Assessment Unit at Pinderfields Hospital
• Pre-Operative Assessment
• Various wards at both Pinderfields and Dewsbury & District Hospital
If you are shortlisted you will be invited to a face-to-face assessment day. Here we will showcase key aspects of our services and give you the chance to meet members of our nursing teams. You will take part in a competitive interview process but will be encouraged to discuss your ambitions and ask any questions you may have, As a Clinical Support Worker, you will be a fundamental part of the nursing team, providing holistic, patient-centred care. This will include a range of core clinical skills such as venepuncture, swabbing and skin assessments, depending on the area of work. You will be responsible for delivering high standards of safe and effective care, providing these services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours.,
• Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, within the boundaries of your role which may include chaperoning of patients, escorting / transferring of patients and providing 1-1 patient centred care or caring for a group of patients that require enhanced care.
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters and supervises work of students and HealthCare Support Workers
• Frequent exposure to emotional / distressing events, , breaking of bad news.
• Assist in the care of patients at end of life and after death.
• Orders supplies under the direction of the nurse in charge.
• Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
• Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of ward environment.
• Undertake mandatory training and role specific training relevant to role.
• Record and escalate patient physiological observations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of sepsis and when to escalate to a Registrant / Medic
• Acts on own initiative when delivering patient care with supervision accessible
  
  Experience
Essential Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent Knowledge & Awareness Essential
• Evidence of using ones own initiative
• Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel
• Knowledge of basic IT systems
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt existing knowledge
• Understanding of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality, relevant to the healthcare role
• To have a basic understanding of the NHS and the roles of nurses, therapists, and social care professionals within a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues
Skills & Abilities Essential
• Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
• Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and accurately.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face to face and in writing.
• Able to maintain positive working relationships.
• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
• Willingness to take on tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Can competently perform a range of the core skills listed within the job description
Qualifications Essential
• Level 3 Health related qualification
• Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
• Completed Care Certificate evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards
Values & Behaviours Essential
• I treat people thoughtfully and I'm friendly, approachable and welcoming
• I speak up if needed, and I'm open to receiving feedback as a chance to learn
• I work together with others to achieve goals, take accountability and seek help where needed
• I treat everyone equally, embrace diversity and seek input from different perspectives
  
  We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.