Job Description

The Emergency Department in Pilgrim Hospital are seeking Clinical Health Care Support Workers to work within our team ensuring delivery of high standards of patient care
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn and develop extended skills , amongst further educational and professional development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
CHCSW duties focus on all aspects included in the job description and are patient focussed. Duties include supporting the registered work force with patient admissions , transfers and discharges . Recording & monitoring of patient observations, performing extended skills ( once training complete) . Ensuring patient needs are met such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility, toileting. Working closely with the registrant workforce on the unit to ensure the departments daily running , maintaining stock management and a clean environment.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. The Emergency Department is undergoing a xc2xa335m transformation with more cubicle to treat patients, an 8 bedded resus area, dedicated paediatric area, dedicated xray and CT scanner.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
xc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
357-PR-1936-24
Job locations
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you! Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential

• Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
• Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care

Qualifications
Essential

• Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C or above)
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development

Desirable

• Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential

• Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
• Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
• Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
• IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others

Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential

• Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
• Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care

Qualifications
Essential

• Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C or above)
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development

Desirable

• Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential

• Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
• Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
• Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
• IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others