This Clinical Support Worker post sits in the Respiratory Support Unit at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a specialised 24-bed unit. The work centres on supporting patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including those on respiratory support or airway management, alongside a multidisciplinary team. The role is distinct for its varied rota, which includes nights and weekends. Candidates need the Care Certificate and prior care experience.
What the job involves
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
- Support patients requiring respiratory support or airway management
- Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients
- Deliver personalised care that maintains patients' dignity, comfort and safety
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team
What’s required
Qualifications
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience
Experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Previous care work experience
- Previous face-to-face customer care experience
Skills & knowledge
- Clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
- Basic understanding of personalised and individualised care
- Recognition of people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
Other
- Attendance at a 3-day clinical induction
- Commitment to further training and development as identified
- Flexible approach
- Flexible working on a varied shift pattern, including nights and weekends
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
- Awareness of safeguarding issues
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
