About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to patients?
We are currently seeking dedicated Clinical Support Worker to join our dynamic team on Ward 41 - Acute Medical at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Ward 41 is a fast-paced and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. As a Clinical Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with a wide range of medical needs, working closely with nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
This role offers a unique opportunity to:
Develop your clinical skills through hands-on experience and mentorship Contribute to a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families
You will be involved in a variety of tasks including personal care, monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and supporting patients' emotional wellbeing. The position includes a mixture ofday and night shiftsto meet the needs of the ward.
Apre-visit to Ward 41 is highly recommended to help you understand the environment and meet the team.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements Essential
Must understand basic requirements for personalised and individualised care. Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity
Desirable
Awareness of Safeguarding issues
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience Care Certificate
Experience Essential
Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as a team
Desirable
Previous experience in a hospital setting
Contractual Requirements Essential
Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Flexible approach
Further Training Essential
Ability to attend 3 day clinical induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified
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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)