Job Description

We require a motivated clinical support worker to work within The Clinical Decisions Unit Emergency Care Directorate at the Friarage Hospital.
The successful candidate will work within the multidisciplinary team delivering high quality care to patients admitted to the Unit.
We will require the successful candidate to work days, night's weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Post holders will be appointed at band 2 or band 3 depending uponqualifications.
Band 2 requirements - willingness to undertake all relevant training and qualifications if wishing to develop into a band 3 role.
Band 3 requirements:
Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or
Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
- Theoretical knowledge
- Experience of a range of
care and related procedures
- clinical observations
- knowledge of relevant
legislation
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the specialty and will assist in the management and delivery of compassionate, high quality patient care.
The post holder will work with nursing assistants, clerical support and support the training of student nurses and volunteers.
Demonstrates the Trust Values and Behaviours and the Trust Code of Conduct and the nursing and midwifery 6C's at all times acting in the best interests of patients and treating everyone with dignity and respect.
The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with all Trust policies in particular policies relating to personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. As a Trust employee you will honour your work commitments, be reliable, trustworthy and uphold values and beliefs of the Trust.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 to 25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-FCS-6854206-A
Job locations
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Band 2/3)
Essential

• Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
• Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures

Qualifications & Training (Band 3)
Essential

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
• Care certificate
• Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. oTheoretical knowledge oExperience of a range of care and related procedures oclinical observations oknowledge of relevant legislation Completion (at the point of start date or within the probationary period) of the WASP competencies and Trust face to face training session related to insulin administration, and/or oral medication administration, following the Trust approved standard operating procedure and policy.

Experience (Band 3)
Essential

• Experience of working in health or social care.
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS care role.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Band 2/3)
Essential

• Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
• Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures

Qualifications & Training (Band 3)
Essential

• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
• Care certificate
• Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. oTheoretical knowledge oExperience of a range of care and related procedures oclinical observations oknowledge of relevant legislation Completion (at the point of start date or within the probationary period) of the WASP competencies and Trust face to face training session related to insulin administration, and/or oral medication administration, following the Trust approved standard operating procedure and policy.

Experience (Band 3)
Essential

• Experience of working in health or social care.
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS care role.