Band 2
NHS VENEPUNCTURE
Opportunity to provide direct and compassionate care to patients with bleeding disorders, making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Work within a supportive multi-professional team, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Engagement in continuous professional development with training opportunities to enhance skills and qualifications.
Alignment with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's core values, promoting a patient-centered and respectful work environment.
A stable and secure position with a permanent contract, contributing to job security and career growth.
Position based in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a reputable organization known for its commitment to quality healthcare.
Flexibility to work part-time, accommodating personal or educational commitments while contributing to patient care.
Join Our Caring Team in Leeds as a Clinical Support Worker!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? At Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we are seeking compassionate and dedicated Clinical Support Workers to join our dynamic Haemophilia Network. Based at the vibrant St James’s Hospital, you'll provide essential support to adults living with various bleeding disorders. Working closely with a supportive multi-professional team and under the guidance of registered practitioners, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for our patients.
This role isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to embody our core values—patient-centered, collaborative, and accountable—while upholding dignity and respect for every individual. If you have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or a similar qualification, along with a caring nature and willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in creating a compassionate healthcare environment where you can truly make an impact. Your journey to support transformative care starts here!
Opportunity to provide direct and compassionate care to patients with bleeding disorders, making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Work within a supportive multi-professional team, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Engagement in continuous professional development with training opportunities to enhance skills and qualifications.
Alignment with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's core values, promoting a patient-centered and respectful work environment.
A stable and secure position with a permanent contract, contributing to job security and career growth.
Position based in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a reputable organization known for its commitment to quality healthcare.
Flexibility to work part-time, accommodating personal or educational commitments while contributing to patient care.
Job Summary
The North and West Yorkshire Haemophilia Network encompass the Haemophilia Centres in Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (adults and paediatrics), Bradford Royal Infirmary and York District hospital with a patient population of approximately 1800. Based at St Jamess Hospital, the post holder will care for adults with a variety of bleeding disorders.
Main duties of the job
The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered practitioner.
The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) and defined competency boundaries
About Us
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Respect the contribution of all members within the team and the importance of working together to provide quality and safe patient care.
Commitment to contributing to a quality service in an efficient and effective manner.
Commitment to ensuring each person is entitled to respect, dignity, equal and human rights.
Recognises the importance of confidentiality.
Commitment to support, uphold and demonstrate the core values and behaviours of LTHT.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9298-NUR-630
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered practitioner.
The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) and defined competency boundaries.
NVQ 2 in Health and Social care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support, or equivalent health care related qualification
Internal applicants only in the absence of a relevant level 2 healthcare qualification -
Experience within a Band 2 CSW post OR experience of providing care in a professional or personal capacity
Basic Maths and English Level 1 (GCSE 1-9 (A*-G)) or equivalent or a Level 1 pass in LTHT literacy and numeracy assessment
Experience
Substantial experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care (Internal Candidates please see guidance on the above qualification section)
Training
Commitment to undergo training and education as required within the role
It may be necessary to complete level 3 modules to meet service needs e.g. venepuncture.
Special Knowledge
Insight into role and responsibilities of post
Basic IT skills
Disposition / Attitude
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Patient focused
Positive, compassionate, and caring attitude
Courageous
Motivated
Practical Skills
Effectively communicate with patients, their families and or carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
Competent in written and verbal communication skills
Competent in the use of information technology
Able to accept delegation and work without direct supervision although supervision will always be available
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our Values Are Part Of What Make Us Different From Other Trusts, So We See This As a Strength, As Well As a Responsibility. They Have Been Developed By Our Staff And Set Out What They See As Important To How We Work. Our Five Values Are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these value
The North and West Yorkshire Haemophilia Network encompass the Haemophilia Centres in Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (adults and paediatrics), Bradford Royal Infirmary and York District hospital with a patient population of approximately 1800. Based at St Jamess Hospital, the post holder will care for adults with a variety of bleeding disorders.
Main duties of the job
The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered practitioner.
The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) and defined competency boundaries
About Us
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Respect the contribution of all members within the team and the importance of working together to provide quality and safe patient care.
Commitment to contributing to a quality service in an efficient and effective manner.
Commitment to ensuring each person is entitled to respect, dignity, equal and human rights.
Recognises the importance of confidentiality.
Commitment to support, uphold and demonstrate the core values and behaviours of LTHT.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9298-NUR-630
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered practitioner.
The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) and defined competency boundaries.
- JOB DIMENSIONS
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
NVQ 2 in Health and Social care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support, or equivalent health care related qualification
- It may be necessary to complete additional modules within the first 12 months of employment to comply with Trust core module requirements
Internal applicants only in the absence of a relevant level 2 healthcare qualification -
Experience within a Band 2 CSW post OR experience of providing care in a professional or personal capacity
Basic Maths and English Level 1 (GCSE 1-9 (A*-G)) or equivalent or a Level 1 pass in LTHT literacy and numeracy assessment
Experience
Substantial experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care (Internal Candidates please see guidance on the above qualification section)
Training
Commitment to undergo training and education as required within the role
It may be necessary to complete level 3 modules to meet service needs e.g. venepuncture.
Special Knowledge
Insight into role and responsibilities of post
Basic IT skills
Disposition / Attitude
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Patient focused
Positive, compassionate, and caring attitude
Courageous
Motivated
Practical Skills
Effectively communicate with patients, their families and or carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
Competent in written and verbal communication skills
Competent in the use of information technology
Able to accept delegation and work without direct supervision although supervision will always be available
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our Values Are Part Of What Make Us Different From Other Trusts, So We See This As a Strength, As Well As a Responsibility. They Have Been Developed By Our Staff And Set Out What They See As Important To How We Work. Our Five Values Are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these value
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1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to the needs and feelings of patients is vital in providing support and care.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare staff, including nurses, doctors, and other support workers.
4. Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and accurate in tasks to ensure patient safety and proper care delivery.
5. Basic Clinical Skills: Familiarity with basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, or basic patient hygiene.
6. Emotional Resilience: Being able to cope with the emotional demands of the job, especially in challenging or distressing situations.
7. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep organized records.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to varying patient needs and changing healthcare environments.
9. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using hospital systems, care management software, and other technology as necessary.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for both patients and staff.
11. Understanding of Patient Confidentiality: Awareness of data protection and confidentiality laws (e.g., GDPR) related to patient information.
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