Clinical Support Worker

Job title:

Clinical Support Worker

Company

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesDirect care of patients attending the Physical Healthcare Centre or in the ward environment to carrying out clinical interventionsAct as a contact for internal and external stakeholdersProviding and receiving routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills or where there are barriers to understandingAbility to maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients, using tact, persuasive and reassurance skills and where barriers to understanding exist, adopt alternative methods to help overcome these barriersMonitor and manage the hospital high dose antipsychotic drug monitoring schedule, ensure all patients are offered blood tests and ECG within a pre agreed time scale, escalating any concerns to the nurse in charge of the shift or GP’s.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaPerson specificationQualifications/Academic/ProfessionalEssential criteria

• NVQ L2/3 H&SC or Diploma L2/3 in H&SC or apprenticeship L2/3 in H&SC. Venepuncture Obtaining a spirometry Obtaining an ECG

Desirable criteria

• VRQ L3 in mental health

ExperienceEssential criteria

• EPrevious experience within the primary care sector. Experience using system one patient management software Experience management a project. Experience in supporting patients manage their long term conditions using quality outcome framework.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in Forensic Mental Health setting

KnowledgeEssential criteria

• Awareness of professional boundaries in relation to client care. Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality. Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity issues. Well-motivated with an interest in mental health issues.

SkillsEssential criteria

• Record keeping and report writing skills.
• Good written/oral communication skills
• IT skills including use of patient information systems, with ability to learn to effectively utilise service specific computer packages.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team.
• Using initiative whilst liaising with other team members.
• Good level of self-awareness and interest in self-development.
• Able to motivate others.
• Respectful of service users’ individual needs and requirements within their own environment.

ContractualEssential criteria

• Required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service

Additional Information

• The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
• We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
• Communication regarding your application will be sent via email therefore, please ensure you regularly check your spam/junk folder.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information.
• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’ will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 280.4KB)
• Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB)
• About Nottinghamshire Healthcare (PDF, 1.5MB)
• Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)

Expected salary

Location

Retford, Nottinghamshire

Job date

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:56:37 GMT

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