Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience
Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication & active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles & methods of communication.
- Knowledge and Skills
Timekeeping, planning & prioritisation skills.
- Knowledge and Skills
Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records & other Trust systems.
- Knowledge and Skills
Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care & related procedures
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
- Knowledge and Skills
Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork.
- Knowledge and Skills
Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
- Qualifications & Training
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)
- Qualifications & Training
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 experi-ence in a range of clinical care du-ties equivalent to Level 3. - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation
- Qualifications & Training
Care Certificate (if you don’t hold this certificate, you would be expected to complete this during your first 6 months of employment)
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in an NHS care role.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Ward 21, paediatric medical ward at The James Cook University Hospital to employ a Clinical Support Worker higher level. The role is to support the nursing team in providing direct patient care to children and young people. The role also involves some administrative work.
Band 3 requirements - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification
- r
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
Main duties of the job
We care for children from birth until 18 years. We care for children from numerous specialities and a family centred approach to care is essential.
We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract a Health Care Assistant who shares our goal. In return we will support ongoing professional development and provide regular training opportunities.
Experience in health care is preferred, with experience working with children and young people desirable. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well motivated and share a commitment to team working.
This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
This 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.
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker - Higher Level with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, England. It is listed as a Clinical support worker role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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