About this role
Job summary
The role of the Senior Clinical Support Worker is to work under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse to provide the highest possible standard of essentially care for patients and their family's carer in the out patient department .The postholder will work under the direction of the Registered nurse to Provide and deliver a high standard of compassionate personal care recognising and meeting the specific needs of the patients, they will assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual programmes of care for patient. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse they will undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties including personal care duties, recording patient observations and changes to patient clinical conditions and carry out clinical care duties in line with the Clinical Competency framework.
Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Support Worker within the Outpatient Department, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate patient care. Working alongside nurses, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will assist in the smooth running of outpatient clinics, ensuring patients receive a positive experience throughout their visit.
The role involves preparing clinic rooms and equipment, undertaking and recording basic clinical observations, and supporting clinicians with examinations, procedures, and treatments. You will provide practical and emotional support to patients, assisting with mobility, comfort, personal care needs, and acting as a chaperone when required. Maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times will be a fundamental part of the role.
In addition, you will support the administrative functions of the department by preparing clinical documentation, maintaining accurate patient records, ordering and replenishing stock, and ensuring equipment and clinical areas are clean, safe, and fully prepared for use.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and caring individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, who thrives in a busy outpatient setting and is committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care. Flexibility is essential, as there may be a requirement to support evening and weekend clinics to meet service demands.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in direct care/customer services
- Care certificate
- Successful completion of the Be AWARE to Care course (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in functional maths and English
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of Senior Clinical Support Worker competencies (appendix 1)
- Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Working as part of a team
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
- Evidence of Band 2 competency
- Be competent in the recording of clinical sign observations
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; within a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Demonstrates literacy and numeracy skills
- Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Basic IT skills e.g. e-mail
Desirable
- Be competent in venepuncture
- Be competent in cannula insertion
- Be competent in the recordings for ECG
- Blood glucose monitoring
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience in speciality where appropriate e.g. respiratory, dementia
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Willing to learn new skills
- Caring and compassionate attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
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
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)