About this role
Job summary
We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and caring people to join our team as Clinical Support Workers.
We are recruiting for part time roles across a number of key clinical services:
Gynaecology Outpatients (GOPD)Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU)Orthopaedic Outpatients Team (Fracture Clinic)Please select 'Apply Now' to access additional information and to view the full advert on our Careers site.
Please note, we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for these vacancies as the part time hours do not meet the salary threshold as set out by the Home Office.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Support Worker, you will be a fundamental part of the nursing team, providing holistic, patient-centred care. This will include a range of core clinical skills such as venepuncture, swabbing and skin assessments, depending on the area of work.
You will be responsible for delivering high standards of safe and effective care, providing these services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours.
There are a list of core and additional clinical skills that are required for the role which is included in the attached job description.
Please note: Prior to being invited to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Recruitment Team to provide evidence of all essential qualifications listed in the person specification for the role.
Evidence of these qualifications must be submitted by the deadline provided and will be reviewed to confirm that they meet the essential criteria. Candidates who do not provide the required evidence by the deadline or do not have the correct qualifications, will not be progressed to interview.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
Must have:
Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent) Completed Care Certificate accredited by e-learning for healthcare – evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards (training completed via e-learning only will not be accepted) Plus must have one of the following:
Vocational Level 3 qualification in a Health related subject regulated by OFQUAL For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed Any new employees who can evidence competency of core clinical skills, as outlined above in the CSW Band 3 JD Experience
Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent Knowledge and Awareness
Evidence of using one’s own initiative Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel Knowledge of basic IT systems Ability to learn new skills and adapt existing knowledge Understanding of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality, relevant to the healthcare role To have a basic understanding of the NHS and the roles of nurses, therapists, and social care professionals within a healthcare setting Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).
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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)