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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Come and join our team If you have an interest in caring for people there is opportunity to begin a career in a support role within an interesting and rewarding area of rehabilitation, which requires no set qualifications.

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is now recruiting Clinical Support Workers to join the newly developed Central England Rehabilitation Unit (CERU) at Leamington Spa Hospital.

Central England Rehabilitation Unit (CERU) is a national centre of excellence which has been established for over 20 years based at Leamington Spa Hospital.

CERU offers 42 beds split over 2 wards and is recognised as one of the top units for providing patients with specialist rehabilitation.

The unit specialises in caring for people suffering from an acquired and traumatic brain injury. It is also the rehabilitation centre for the major trauma pathway from UHCW.

Our patients have highly complex nursing needs requiring extended clinical skills so you will have the opportunity to learn and develop, tracheostomy management skills, alternative feeding skills, cannulation and venepuncture to name a few.

This position can offer you the opportunity to learn and work within a large nursing and multidisciplinary team, alongside developing your clinical skills and increase neurological conditions knowledge.

It is suitable for anyone looking to 'start' a career in healthcare or alternatively someone who is looking to 'develop' their career as a support worker.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be reliable, work well in a team, flexible and have a caring, kind and compassionate nature.

This post includes working shifts which include days, nights and weekends.

We support learning and educational environment to ensure all employees have the right skills and knowledge to carry out their roles competently.

We also fully engage in development and promote career progression internally.

You will also have the opportunity to complete a clinical apprenticeship which provides an alternative career route into the nursing profession especially for those with commitment and enthusiasm rather than academic qualifications.

In return you will learn a range of new skills and knowledge, excellent training and career development, a salary from £17.5k - 18.5K plus unsociable hours allowance and other related organizational benefits.

Last year, the unit was awarded Level 1 status following a national review of services for adults with an acquired brain injury and is now recognised as a Centre of Excellence for in-patient rehabilitation for the most complex of brain injured patients.

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.

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 documentation and records 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 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 supe