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Job summary

Main area
Orthopedics
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: full time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
275-2411CSW-ORTH
Employer
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Medway Maritime Hospital Phoenix/Harvey Ward
Town
Gillingham
Salary
£23,615 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/12/2024 23:59

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Clinical Support Worker- Orthopaedic Wards (Harvey/Phoenix)

Band 2

 

 

Job overview

Clinical Support Worker - Orthopaedic Wards

Division: Surgery and Anaesthetics

Care Group: Surgical Services

Band: 2                     

Salary: £23,615 per annum/pro rata

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved.

We are recruiting for a  Clinical Support Worker who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best of People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

With strong leadership the day to day experience for our teams is a great one, staff are valued, excellent quality care is provided and the passion for continuous improvement is high.

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. Our excellent benefits package includes onsite childcare facilities, various salary sacrifice schemes and a generous annual leave entitlement.

 Timewise Power 50 awards celebrate the achievements of senior business leaders who work part-time, at Medway NHS Foundation Trust we are proud that one of our very own consultant anaesthetists was recognised as Power Part-Timers 2019.

As an employee at Medway NHS Foundation Trust you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best through our ‘You Are The Difference’ programme. Our departments across the Trust will give you the opportunity to utilise and enhance your talents to assist us in the development of shaping the future of Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

Working for our organisation

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy – Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B – Bold

E – Every person counts

S – Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertake a range of  duties to deliver agreed plans of care under the supervision of trained staff

Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first

To ensure patients receive high quality care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals

To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care

Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients

Report any abnormalities and concerns to a registered nurse

Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to the nurse in charge

Provide reassurance and  support to patients, carers and family

Ensure own actions help to maintain quality

To respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication

Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters

To act always in a manner which promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust

Understand and adhere to all Trust policies, guidelines and procedures. In particular, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Waste Management and Resuscitation policies to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff

Person specification

working experience

Essential criteria
  • NHS experience
Desirable criteria
  • some experience of working in Health Care in UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeStep into health

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
Paul Oldak
Job title
Ward Manager -Phoenix
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07735370603