About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring and enthusiastic Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker to join our specialist Nutrition Team on a permanent basis (0.6 WTE). Based within the Intestinal Failure service, you will work Monday to Friday, 08:0016:00 (0.6WTE), supporting patients who require parenteral nutrition. This role sits at the heart of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, offering a blend of clinical and nonclinical responsibilities that contribute directly to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who enjoys working as part of a team and can use their own initiative. While experience in this speciality is desirable, it is not essential, full support and training will be provided to help you develop new skills and confidence within this unique clinical area. If you have the drive, commitment and passion to make a difference for patients with complex nutritional needs, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities Why you should join our Team
Our Intestinal Failure Nutrition Team is a highly skilled, compassionate team dedicated to supporting patients who have intestinal failure, we care for both inpatients and outpatients. As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker, you’ll be part of a specialist service that combines excellent clinical standards with a genuinely warm, team focused atmosphere. We work collaboratively across disciplines, and you’ll be supported by experienced nurses, dietitians and clinicians who are committed to helping you develop your skills and confidence.
What makes this team special is the blend of expertise, innovation and humanity. You’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where your contribution is valued, your growth is encouraged and your wellbeing matters. If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, specialist experience and the opportunity to be part of a team that truly cares about each other and their patients, we’d be excited to receive your application
What you will bring to the role Strong communication skills to build effective relationships with patients, families and carers Confidence in supporting nurses during clinics and with follow up tasks Phlebotomy skills or a willingness to be trained The ability to manage office based duties, including patient communication and excellent documentation skills Confidence liaising with external homecare companies in a professional and timely manner A caring, patient centred approach to supporting individuals who have intestinal failure and receive parenteral nutrition Willingness to assist with clinical tasks such as patient training for home parenteral nutrition and CVAD dressing support Good organisational skills to balance both clinical and administrative responsibilities The ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to team goals Initiative, reliability and a proactive attitude towards learning within a specialist service About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience. The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment. Commitment to undergo training and education as required.
Desirable
Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
Experience Essential
Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care. Utilisation of planning and organisational skills Insight into roles responsibilities of post. Basic IT skills.
Desirable
Significant experience of working within the speciality or department.
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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)