Clinical Support Worker - Bexhill Irvine Unit

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Bexhill Irvine UnitAn opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Support Workers to work at Bexhill Irvine Unit. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths and NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent experience is essential.

The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population living in East Sussex.

We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team—both Nursing and Therapy—you need never feel alone and you will get the support that you need.

Main duties of the jobAs a vital member of the care team, you will support Registered Practitioners in the delivery of routine patient care. You will undertake a broad range of care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.

You will be required to work flexibly which will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

The post holder will need to attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.

About usA wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‐enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on‐site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. On‐site parking is available for a small administration fee.

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths

Care Certificate

5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent

Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc

Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent

Experience

Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care

Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS

Relevant experience working in the NHS

Knowledge/Skills

Ability to demonstrate a clear desire to work in NHS and a clear understanding of the role of a HCA

Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support

Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings

Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written

Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional

Ability to demonstrate Care and Compassion and Commitment to/for patients and carers

A clear desire to work in a care environment and understanding of role

Able to maintain information confidentially

Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role

Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role i.e. Cannulation, wound care, ECG

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bexhill-on-Sea

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English