Clinical Support Worker

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker in our 12 bedded Haematology/Oncology ward at Luton and Dunstable, Bedfordshire NHS Trust.

You will assist with the delivery of patients care and participate in the safe and effective management of nursing services under the supervision of the registered nurses.

Good communication skills and flexibility as well as a high standard of work are required for the post

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment.

We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post.

Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job Description

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role

Person Specification Education and Professional Qualifications Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Demonstrable Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
• New Diploma Level 2 or Equivalent
• Completion of care certificate

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience of team work

Desirable

• Previous experience of customer care
• Interest or Experience with in a carer role/setting

SkillsEssential

• Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
• Good organisation skills
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work in a team
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of confidentiality/privacy and dignity

Desirable

• Willing to Develop own Knowledge and Practice

Person Specification
Education and Professional QualificationsEssential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Demonstrable Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
• New Diploma Level 2 or Equivalent
• Completion of care certificate

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience of team work

Desirable

• Previous experience of customer care
• Interest or Experience with in a carer role/setting

SkillsEssential

• Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
• Good organisation skills
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work in a team
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of confidentiality/privacy and dignity

Desirable

• Willing to Develop own Knowledge and Practice

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