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Job summary

Main area
Acute Medicine
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Various shifts/ 365 days per year/ 7 days a week)
Job ref
407-MLTC-6480702
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Manor Hospital
Town
Walsall
Salary
£22,383 pro rata, per anum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 08:00

Employer heading

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Clinical Support Worker- MSDEC

NHS AfC: Band 2

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

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

 


 

Job overview

Do you want to be part of the NHS delivery of care to patients? Are you a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic individual? Do you want to make a difference to the local people of Walsall within a caring environment? If this is you, we would like you to apply for a role of Clinical Support Worker within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about care and always wanting to give their best and go the extra mile for their patients and families.

If successful Walsall Healthcare will offer you the following:

Opportunity to join a fantastic pension scheme.

Use of NHS discounts

Access to wide range of training

Trust induction plus local induction within areas where you will be working.

Support in obtaining a care certificate over a 12-week programme.

Main duties of the job

1.1 Following appropriate training and with the indirect supervision of a registered nurse, participate in undertaking clinical tasks at the request of the SDEC Team.

1.2 Act as the patient’s advocate ensuring that their best interests are met.

1.3 Consider and effectively deploy available resources to achieve safe care.

1.4 Always act with regard for the privacy and dignity of the patient. Cooperate with and participate in research and clinical audit undertaken in the clinical area in order to carry forward the development of research-based practice.

1.5 Use initiative in planning allocated workload within the SDEC team.

1.6 Carry out the role without the need for constant supervision and direction recognising limitations and seeking supervision when necessary.

1.7 Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.

1.8 Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.

1.9 Report problems with equipment and facilities to the nurse in charge of SDEC.

1.10 Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.

Working for our organisation

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 brand new, state of the art Emergency Department completed 2023.

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 

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK – PROFESSIONALISM

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities 

1. 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 and psychological support. Document all care given and sign to confirm care provided.

 2. 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.

3. Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.

4. Report changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses.

 

Please see attached JD/PS

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2/ Care Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 6 month experience within acute setting
  • Effective Communication within MDT
  • Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults/ children

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Record of vital signs
  • Escalate unwell patient to NIC
  • Good oral communication skills
  • Good written english clear
  • Use electronic systems to record patient care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kirti Kotian
Job title
Unit Manager- MSDEC
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922 721127