Job summary

Join Our Dedicated Team of Clinical Support Workers

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Clinical Support Workers to join our elderly care wards at Bedford Hospital. This is a full-time position requiring day, night and weekend shifts.

All new starters will receive a comprehensive six-day induction and ongoing pastoral and practical support from our Recruitment and Education Support Assistants (RESAs). You will also receive guidance to complete your Care Certificate, developing the essential skills and knowledge to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Following induction and successful completion of your six-month probationary period, you will join our development programme to build your confidence, enhance your skills and progress in your role.

• Six-day induction: Comprehensive training to prepare you for your new role.
• Two-week supernumerary period: Work alongside experienced colleagues while familiarising yourself with your department, team and responsibilities.
• Local induction: Learn departmental procedures, processes and working practices.
• Ongoing RESA support: Regular contact during your first few weeks to help you settle into your role and ensure you feel supported.

We are committed to providing the training, guidance and support you need to succeed and deliver excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

Role Overview and Development

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include personal care, delegated clinical tasks within your competence, and maintaining a clean, safe and supportive environment.

Development and Training

We are committed to helping you develop through a range of structured programmes:

• ACE Programme (within 6-12 months): Introduces the Trust's THRIVE values, focusing on teamwork, patient experience, wellbeing, resilience and quality improvement.
• BEACH Programme (within 6-12 months): Builds skills in recognising and escalating concerns about deteriorating patients.
• Care Certificate: Supported completion of the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) and 15 ESR learning modules, with guidance throughout.
• Disability Awareness Training: Promotes inclusive, person-centred care and understanding of a wide range of disabilities and impairments.

Induction and Support

You will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing support package, including:

• A two-week supernumerary period alongside experienced colleagues.
• Local departmental induction.
• Competency-based training and skill development.
• Regular one-to-one support with Recruitment and Education Support Assistants (RESAs).
• Access to the Clinical Support Worker Forum for learning and professional development.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.