Candidates are expected to demonstrate the Trust's core values and competencies during the recruitment process, with an emphasis on care, compassion, and communication. The position also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and members of the armed forces community. Potential applicants should note that they will need to fund their DBS checks and are encouraged to apply promptly due to potential early closure of the vacancy.
Are you a caring and compassionate clinical support worker, looking for a fresh opportunity?
Bank Clinical Support Workers support the trust in delivering high quality care for our service users
Temporary Staffing covers staffing shortfalls within CWPs inpatient units, which are located in Chester, Wirral, Macclesfield and Nether Alderley. Joining the bank will give you the opportunity to work on our wards that cater for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and CAMHS, with our shift patterns being Days - 07.30-20.00 and Nights 19.30-08.00.
We offer a full paid training package before offering work, which includes a mixture of eLearning and Face to Face. The face to face training is indicated below and is held at Sycamore House, Ellesmere Port or Soss Moss, Nether Alderley;
- Trust Induction - 1 day (Ellesmere Port only)
- Proactive Approach Training - 5 days
- Clinical Systems Training - 1 day
Please ensure that you can commit to attending the above before applying. You will be required to complete this within 3 months of starting with CWP
At CWP we offer our bank workers weekly pay and access to Wagestream.
Duties will vary from ward to ward however, you will be expected to undertake the following:
- To support the therapeutic relationship with service users through engagement and activities as deemed appropriate to the client group.
- Assist in standardised procedures relating to individualised total patient care, under the direct supervision of a primary nurse
- Participate in patient observation and reporting any changes to senior staff as necessary.
- Carry out other duties identified/designed by senior staff that related to the needs, changes and demands of the Ward and patient care inclusive of the provision of personal care when required.
- .The post holder will be employed to work within a particular ward environment but may be required to work within any other Ward / locality as demand requires.
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsRCee If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on .
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
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