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Clinical Support Worker Higher Level
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399780
Job summary
37.5 Hours per week
We require a motivated Clinical Support Workers to work within Ainderby Ward (Medical Ward); predominantly respiratory and infectious diseases, at the Friarage Hospital.
Successful candidate must have:
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
- Care certificate
- Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalentto Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;- Theoretical knowledge- Experience of a range of care and related procedures- clinical observations- knowledge of relevant legislation
South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience of working in health or social care and have experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
They will work within the multidisciplinary team delivering high quality care to patients admitted to the Unit.
We will require the successful candidate to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CN-8119551-A
Job locations
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE (English Language or English Literature) A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
- Care Certificate (if you don't hold this certificate, you would be expected to complete this during your first 6 months of employment)
- Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3: o Theoretical knowledge o Experience of a range of care and related procedures o Clinical observations o Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication & active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles & methods of communication.
- Timekeeping, planning & prioritisation skills.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records & other Trust systems.
- Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
- Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care & related procedures.
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE (English Language or English Literature) A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)
- Care Certificate (if you don't hold this certificate, you would be expected to complete this during your first 6 months of employment)
- Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3: o Theoretical knowledge o Experience of a range of care and related procedures o Clinical observations o Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication & active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles & methods of communication.
- Timekeeping, planning & prioritisation skills.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records & other Trust systems.
- Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
- Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care & related procedures.
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)