Job Description

Clinical support worker , Band 3, West Cumberland Hospital 54 hours available .



To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care



When trained and deemed competent undertake clinical activities, using appropriate equipment



Maintain patients' privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.



Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives



Continue to develop and maintain competencies in nursing tasks to maintain high quality safe care.



Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward / department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, replenish stock and ensure clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.



Contributes to the work of the department by working under direct or indirect supervision of registered practitioners or assistant practitioners.



Will carry out delegated, repetitive, routine and familiar task



Will carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient / client journey, following an initial assessment by a registered practitioner.



Meet basic care needs of patients, washing dressing, assistance with feeding etc



When trained and deemed competent undertake clinical activities, using appropriate equipment (these will be activities relevant to speciality) e.g. venepuncture, ECGs, urinalysis.



Provide personal care to patients by supporting / providing the patient assistance with all aspects of daily living providing individualised care and promoting independence, using appropriately identified aids e.g. hoists, special mattresses.



Ensure the nutritional needs of the patient are met by assisting them to eat and drink. Also by helping them complete their daily menu card. Be aware of increased nutritional needs. Record accurately nutritional and fluid intake, reporting concerns to Registered Nurse.



Ensure privacy and dignity at all times.



Where relevant to the clinical area, understand why observations are taken and be able to take / record patients, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, temperature and any other observations including accurately recording them. Calculation of the early warning scores, e.g. MEWS and reacting to that score, reporting any problems to the nurse in charge.



At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.



Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':



Being a clinically led organisation



Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust



A positive patient experience every time



A great place to work



Managing our money well



As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.



Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.



Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.



CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP



Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).



If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.



Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.



The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check:

21.50 + Administration cost of 5.90 = 27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check:

49.50 + administration cost of 5.90 = 55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.



NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:



27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years



Flexible working Scheme



NHS Discounts*



Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*



Excellent opportunities for development*



Competitive NHS Pension scheme



Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems



Subject to eligibility

Important Information



Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.



If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.



Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date