Job Description

Interviews



If you are shortlisted for an interview for this role, you must bring evidence of the following qualifications:



GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills for Maths and English.



If you hold overseas GCSE equivalent qualifications, you will need to bring an ECCTIS comparability statement for you GCSE equivalent qualifications along with your original certificate



A Full Care Certificate OR NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (we can only accept NVQ's from a regulated awarding body).



If you do not bring the above qualifications to your interview, then the interview will not proceed.



University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.



Provide a high standard of direct care for patients pre and post joint replacement and other orthopaedic procedures working with the team to promote early post operative mobilisation as appropriate and support in length of stay and facilitate safe discharge from hospital



To document accurately in line with UHNM Trust policy



To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable. Act as role model to junior members of the team.



These Skills have been pre-mapped and approved by UHNM for this role and will be supported by completion of a robust UHNM competency package that will be accompanied by education packages delivered by both the Care Coach Team and other UHNM educators across the trust who specialise in the training of these specific skills.

These skills include:

Taking Clinical Observations and Recording on Vitals/Paper Venepuncture Glucose Monitoring Pregnancy Testing Urine Analysis (Strip) Taking Faecal Samples Carry out 12 lead ECG Wound Observation Simple Wound Dressing Removal of Peripheral Cannula Take Swabs (e.g. MRSA) Observe for post operative confusion Support and Assist New Staff- )

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.



All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.



UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.



At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.



As a Senior Clinical Support Worker in the Elective Orthopaedic Unit, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients who have had orthopaedic surgery, for example hip and knee replacements

Your main role and responsibilities will include:

Delivering personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and assisting with meals in a way that maintains dignity and respects patient preferences



Supporting patients mobility and promoting independence, including the use of appropriate mobility aids



Carrying out clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose (following training and competency) escalating any concerns to the registered nurse



Assisting with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients



Accurately documenting care given and escalating concerns promptly to the registered nurse



Contributing to a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and maintaining high standards of hygiene



Working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team



Ensure training is kept up to date and engage in the appraisal processes to support your professional development



Upholding the UHNM Trust values



This role requires the following qualifications and documents to be provided as part of the recruitment and selection process for this role, if you are offered a role and unable to provide these documents, we are afraid the offer will be withdrawn:



GCSE's or equivalent Certificate for Maths and English, equivalent to current Level 4/ C or level 2 functional skills Maths/English.

If you have completed your qualifications overseas you must apply or provide a ECCTIS compatibility statement

Completed Care Certificate



Although it may seem frustrating if you have completed a degree in the UK or other professional qualifications our policy states we must have GCSE's or equivalent as part of the requirements for this role.