Clinical Support Worker - Warwick, United Kingdom - South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
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Warwick, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Warwick Endoscopy Unit has recently been refurbished and now extending to 7 days working therefore we are looking to add to our workforce.

We are committed to delivering a high quality patient focused service, is a well-equipped and modern department which specializes in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

We also undertake bowel cancer screening as part of the National Screening Programme.

We are a very busy, expanding unit and are looking for someone who is flexible and reliable.

The unit is open Monday to Sunday and working hours are variable to cover the needs of the service nevertheless South Warwickshire Foundation Trust operates a flexible working policy and support individuals to meet a work-life balance.


The Clinical Support Worker will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.


As a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high quality healthcare in the Trust.

Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.

This job description is to be read in conjunction with the person specification for this particular job.

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC.

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.


We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county.

We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'.

Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.

It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.


Key Result Areas:

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meet Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act


Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team.

Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trust's policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons

To adhere to the Trust's dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs


To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice


To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trust's approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants


To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patient's condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Rel
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