About this role
Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
There is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team working within the acute gastroenterology ward as a Senior Clinical Support Worker.
We are looking for Clinical Support Workers who are capable of working in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment who possess excellent communication skills, can maintain a high degree of confidentiality and are able to work to deadlines, provide excellent personal care to our patients and work as part of team.
Duties will include providing a high standard of care by attending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, maintaining patient tissue integrity and providing pressure area care, recording of observations, liaising with the patient's families and supporting your colleagues in providing a positive experience for the patient.
We can offer a range of working opportunities including full and part time hours covering a variety of shift patterns over a 7 day rota including early, lates and night duty.
Hours per week: 37.5
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or healthcare professional:
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to a defined group of patients Deliver personal care, including hygiene, grooming, and toileting, maintaining dignity and privacy Support with oral care, nutrition, hydration, feeding, and fluid balance monitoring Promote comfort and safety through repositioning, mobility support, and safe moving and handling Undertake and record clinical observations, escalating concerns promptly Carry out skin inspections and support pressure ulcer prevention Assist with continence care, specimen collection, and patient escorts Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and contribute to care evaluation Provide emotional support to patients and relatives, respecting individual needs and beliefs Support end-of-life care, including last offices, and assist in emergency situations (e.g., basic life support) Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visitVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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 math's 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 specialty where appropriate e.g. respiratory, dementia
Specific Job Requirement Essential
Self-motivated Willing to learn new skills Caring and compassionate attitude Reliable and trustworthy
Other Role Requirment Essential
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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)