# Clinical Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-support-worker/776183e8-e6b9-45bf-89ac-6719d2233c4b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-support-worker/776183e8-e6b9-45bf-89ac-6719d2233c4b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Calderdale Royal Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-02T15:01:41.175Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Halifax/Calderdale_Huddersfield_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community/Community-v8269279 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8269279?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To work under the guidance and supervision of qualified members of staff to meet the needs of the clients in their own home. The job may also occasionally require the provision of care of clients in some other primary health care setting. Calderdale provides a 24 hours district nursing service and the job entails supporting this service. The post is for a healthcare assistant working between the hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm (depending on shifts) 7 days a week. *A valid UK driving licence is essential for the post with access to your own vehicle and full business insurance * ### Main duties of the job Applicants must be a motivated and passionate about high quality patient care have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and have an ability to work under pressure. Assist in the delivery of unscheduled, unpredictable episodes of care on a regular basis, with appropriate use of initiative. Be willing to undertaken any additional training appropriate for this role, to enable effective delivery of care of the client group. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable. It is essential that the candidate is confident , resilient and has a caring nature. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values. - Willing to develop new skills and participate in training in line with service development e.g. venepuncture, administration of defined medicines, enteral feeding. - Has an understanding and knowledge of community care procedure and practice (basic observations, catheter care, monitoring of blood sugar/blood pressure etc) - Participate, through appraisal, in matching organizational aims with personal objectives and supporting staff within their own area of responsibility to do the same. Managing Information: - Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions in relation to the community nursing team. - Contribute to the development of information systems. - Obtains transmits and stores information relating to the delivery of care services (this may involve auditing) - Participate in the use of information and technology including inputting data on the computer system enabling other members of the team to use. - Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels. - Use of oral, written and computerized information that facilitates continuity of patient care throughout the 24-hour period. - Completes documentation in accordance with Trust’s policies and procedure Managing Self: - Participate in regular supervision. - Attend all mandatory training. - Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal. - Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols. - Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy. - Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary. - Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times. - Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING **Essential** - English and Mathematics GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent. This includes Key Skills Level 1 in Communication and Application of Number or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Mathematics - Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent experience and able to demonstrate the completion of the Care Certificate issued by an employer - Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role - Moving and Handling - Infection Control - Customer Care **Desirable** - Competent in venepuncture, cannulation and simple wound dressings ### KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE **Essential** - Previous experience with a healthcare setting (18 months) - Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post - Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession - Understand the importance of record keeping - Literacy skills - IT skills **Desirable** - Experience of record keeping - Experience in undertaking point of care testing - Experience in application of basic dressing techniques ### COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) **Essential** - Ability to work as a team member - Ability to work in a busy environment - Able to use own initiative - Aware of own limitations/ level of competence - Good communication Skills - Access to transport to undertake multiple visits to patient’s place of residence **Desirable** - Plan delegated workload ## Documents - [job description / person spec (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10584138) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.