Clinical Support Worker - Inpatient Ward

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold. RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM, Clinical Assist in the provision of patient care prescribed by registered nurses. Duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support. · Assist in the taking of patient's observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved. · Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision. · Report changes to patient's condition or health status to registered nurses. · Assist in the care and support of visitors. · Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines. · Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. Ensuring Infection Control standards are met. · Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety Non Clinical · Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. and attending staff meetings. · Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge. · Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy. · Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff., Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support. · Assist in the taking of patient's observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved. Record these in accordance with Trust and local policies. · Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved. · Report changes to patient's condition or health status to registered nurses. · Assist in the care and support of visitors. · Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines. Assist members of multidisciplinary team in emergency situations. · Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. This includes the cleaning up of spillages; moving objects which may contribute to untoward incidents; safe disposal of sharps; working within the guidelines of the safe handling policy and reporting and recording all accidents and/or untoward incidents · Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety Non Clinical · Perform general clerical activities to support the area. These duties will include answering the telephone, taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person, filing, keeping patient's bedside records tidy etc. · Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. This will include referring carers and visitors on to the appropriate registered nurse; adhering to the Trust's complaint procedure with regard to formal and informal complaints; updating notice boards and leaflet racks; attending staff meetings and where necessary acting as a unit representative at specific meetings at the unit managers request. · Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge. · Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy. · Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff. · Receive, check and appropriately store deliveries to the Unit. Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

• Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements. Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process. Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form. Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible. If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021 We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment, Please note that this post is for Walsall Healthcare Internal applicants only. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust due to the expansion in urgent & emergency care services at the Trust. As a result of a widening catchment area of patients attending Walsall Manor Emergency Department in recent years and following the opening of Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking staff to continue to support the Trust's journey to be a leading provider of care for our community. We are looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join us. We are able to offer flexibility and opportunities for further development., Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.