Clinical Support Worker inRipon inRipon PUBLISHED 14 MAY 2024

The successful candidates will be flexible, able to work effectively as part of a team and manage the pressure of working in busy environments.
Job summary

Are you looking for a change, if so have you considered working in our busy Minor Injury Unit at Ripon Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Support Worker who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our small team. Working alongside our Urgent Care Practitioners you will play a key role in delivering the minor injury service.

The successful candidates will be flexible, able to work effectively as part of a team and manage the pressure of working in busy environments. You must be passionate about providing an excellent experience for patients.

Previous experience working as a Clinical Support Worker is preferrable ideally with an acute/urgent care background, however training can be supported for the right candidate.

Band 2/3 will be dependant on experience.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job
  1. Undertake observations of the patients' condition using adult/ paediatric/maternity observations/ national early warning scores and then ensure that the results are reported to the clinician for action e.g:
  • Temperature
  • Pulse
  • Blood Pressure
  • Oxygen Saturations (Pulse Oximetry)
  • Blood Glucose Levels
  • Respirations
  • Pain assessment
  1. Reports any abnormalities to a clinician and recognise and responds appropriately in emergency situations.
  2. Following assessment of the patient by the clinician/practitioner performs the following;
  • Simple dressing changes
  • Phlebotomy
  • Performs pregnancy testing
  • Performs urine testing - and sends for microscopy under instruction
  1. Recording of patients attending the department by:
  • booking patients into a patient management system.
  • ensuring all required data is accurately recorded when available.
  • collating and distributing the resulting documentation speedily and efficiently
About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Eagin on

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Eagin on

Person Specification

question and answer at interview

Essential

  • Previous experience as Clinical support worker or work in a health care setting
Desirable

  • Previous experience in urgent or emergency care
Person Specification
question and answer at interview

Essential

  • Previous experience as Clinical support worker or work in a health care setting
Desirable

  • Previous experience in urgent or emergency care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Ripon Community Hospital

Firby Lane

Ripon

HG4 2PR

Employer's website
Job summary

Are you looking for a change, if so have you considered working in our busy Minor Injury Unit at Ripon Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Support Worker who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our small team. Working alongside our Urgent Care Practitioners you will play a key role in delivering the minor injury service.

The successful candidates will be flexible, able to work effectively as part of a team and manage the pressure of working in busy environments. You must be passionate about providing an excellent experience for patients.

Previous experience working as a Clinical Support Worker is preferrable ideally with an acute/urgent care background, however training can be supported for the right candidate.

Band 2/3 will be dependant on experience.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job
  1. Undertake observations of the patients' condition using adult/ paediatric/maternity observations/ national early warning scores and then ensure that the results are reported to the clinician for action e.g:
  • Temperature
  • Pulse
  • Blood Pressure
  • Oxygen Saturations (Pulse Oximetry)
  • Blood Glucose Levels
  • Respirations
  • Pain assessment
  1. Reports any abnormalities to a clinician and recognise and responds appropriately in emergency situations.
  2. Following assessment of the patient by the clinician/practitioner performs the following;
  • Simple dressing changes
  • Phlebotomy
  • Performs pregnancy testing
  • Performs urine testing - and sends for microscopy under instruction
  1. Recording of patients attending the department by:
  • booking patients into a patient management system.
  • ensuring all required data is accurately recorded when available.
  • collating and distributing the resulting documentation speedily and efficiently
About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Eagin on

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Eagin on

Person Specification

question and answer at interview

Essential

  • Previous experience as Clinical support worker or work in a health care setting
Desirable

  • Previous experience in urgent or emergency care
Person Specification
question and answer at interview

Essential

  • Previous experience as Clinical support worker or work in a health care setting
Desirable

  • Previous experience in urgent or emergency care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Ripon Community Hospital

Firby Lane

Ripon

HG4 2PR

Employer's website


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