About this role
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.
Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker, Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 4 AHP Support Worker/Technician roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high standard of direct care for patients pre and post joint replacement and other orthopaedic procedures workingwith the team to promote early post operative mobilisation as appropriate and support in length of stay and facilitate safe discharge from hospital
To document accurately in line with UHNM Trust policy
To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable. Act as role model to junior members of the team.
TheseSkillshavebeenpre-mappedandapprovedbyUHNMforthisroleandwillbesupportedbycompletionofa robust UHNM competency package that will be accompanied by education packages delivered by both the Care Coach Team and other UHNM educators across the trust who specialise in the training of these specific skills.
Theseskillsinclude:
TakingClinicalObservationsandRecordingonVitals/Paper
Venepuncture
GlucoseMonitoring
PregnancyTesting
UrineAnalysis(Strip)
Taking Faecal Samples
Carry out 12 lead ECG
WoundObservation
SimpleWoundDressing
RemovalofPeripheralCannula
TakeSwabs(e.g.MRSA)
- Observe for post operative confusion
Support and Assist New Staff
Please note that if you are selected for an interview there will be a pre-interview English and Numeracy test for this role.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Support Worker on ARTU, Ward 227, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients who have had suffered major trauma and are at different stages of their recovery. This includes patients who have suffered from orthopaedic, spinal, brain injuries or complex injuries and require specialised rehabilitation.
Your main role and responsibilities will include:
Delivering personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and assisting with meals in a way that maintains dignity and respects patient preferences
Supporting patients mobility and promoting independence, including the use of appropriate mobility aids
Carrying out clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose (following training and competency) escalating any concerns to the registered nurse
Assisting with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients
Accurately documenting care given and escalating concerns promptly to the registered nurse
Contributing to a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and maintaining high standards of hygiene
Working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
Ensure training is kept up to date and engage in the appraisal processes to support your professional development
Upholding the UHNM Trust values.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
12 months contractual care experience
Qualifications Essential
Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent) IELTS or OETS (Overall score of C1) accepted for overseas applicants (Level 7 in Listening/speaking/reading & Level 6.5 in Writing) Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)