Job summary
We are looking for a clinical support worker higher level with suitable theatre experience or willing to learn the role of a clinical support worker. The successful applicant will work within our busy operating theatre department at The James Cook University Hospital which has 19 theatres in the main operating department, with a 10 bed recovery suite. Within the theatre suite there are 2 emergency theatres and a dedicated paediatric theatre.
In addition to main theatres there is a Surgical Day Unit which has a 23 hour male and female ward and 3 day surgery operating theatres. We also have a paediatric day unit where children are admitted and discharged on day of surgery. A further 2 theatres are located within the Redcar Primary Care Hospital.
Please note job description / person specific is related to ward based work and not theatre. Please read main duties to understand the role within theatres.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be working within the Head & Neck, Plastics portfolio assisting and caring for patients undergoing surgery, and will have the opportunity to emergency theatre lists covering more specialities.
The role of a clinical support worker higher level within the theatre department is a specialised and extremely interesting and rewarding role. As a support worker you will be directly impacting on the quality of care we provide to patients undergoing a surgical procedure.
Post holders will be appointed at band 2 or band 3 depending upon qualifications.
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;
– Theoretical knowledge
– Experience of a range of
care and related procedures
– clinical observations
– knowledge of relevant
legislation
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication & active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles & methods of communication.
- Timekeeping, planning & prioritisation skills.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records & other Trust systems.
Qualifications Band 3
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
- 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. -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations -knowledge of relevant legislation
- Care certificate
Qualifications Band 2
Essential
- Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and ‘on the job training’; instruction will be provided – this is an NHS entry level requirement.
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication & active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles & methods of communication.
- Timekeeping, planning & prioritisation skills.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records & other Trust systems.
Qualifications Band 3
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
- 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. -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations -knowledge of relevant legislation
- Care certificate
Qualifications Band 2
Essential
- Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and ‘on the job training’; instruction will be provided – this is an NHS entry level requirement.
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
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