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Clinical Health Care Support Worker - Band 3
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 357-LN-378-26-A
Job summary
Lincoln Endoscopy is looking for a friendly and committed CHCSW to join our team. We have great opportunities for promotion, further education and full supervision, mentorship and support will be offered.
If you are passionate about delivering high quality care to patients and their carers, then this is the post for you.
Please not there are multiple posts available, with one being on a temporary 12 month basis with the possibility to extend to a permanent role at a later date.
Main duties of the job
Across the Trust, our Endoscopy departments perform a variety of standard and advanced Endoscopic procedures for both out-patients and in-patients including; gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastroscopy (PEG) insertion, oesophageal stenting and ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography). Other specialist work is also undertaken by individual consultants.
Our departments are presently offer a 7 day service including bank holidays. Our current hours of opening are 8am until 7pm.
Main duties of this post:
- To decontaminate and process endoscopes and other equipment.
- To assist in the delivery of safe patient care, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- To contribute to the efficient running of the endoscopy unit as directed by the Registered Nurse
- To assist in the induction of new staff as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- To undertake delegated duties related to patient care that contribute to their treatment plans.
- To support patients and their families with care and compassion at all stages of their procedure.
- To promote and uphold the privacy, dignity, rights, health and wellbeing of people accessing our services.
- To work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and operate within the boundaries of the role and sphere of assessed competencies.
- To maintain standards of work and care through regular updates.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Details
Date posted
20 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
357-LN-378-26-A
Job locations
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Trustwide / Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- oNVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
- oEvidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- oMotivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Previous Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- oClear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
- oMakes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- oAble to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- oAble to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- oIs sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Skills
Essential
- oAble to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- oFlexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- oAbility to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- oIT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and Excellence
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAble to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- oFlexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- oAble to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- oAble to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- oNVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
- oEvidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- oMotivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Previous Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- oClear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
- oMakes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- oAble to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- oAble to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- oIs sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Skills
Essential
- oAble to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- oFlexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- oAbility to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- oIT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and Excellence
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAble to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- oFlexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- oAble to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- oAble to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Trustwide / Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Trustwide / Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom