Clinical Support Worker - Ward T3

Ward T3 is a Surgical ward, predominantly Vascular, which are looking for a highly motivated health care assistance to join our team. We are a fast paced unit with a high turn over of patients. The team is looking for somebody who has lots of enthusiasm for patient care and a positive attitude.

To assist the healthcare practitioner to carry out routine health related activities to ensure patient focused care. To provide clinical support as required to help ensure the efficient and effective running of the work area. To provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers

Completion of an NVQ level 2, apprenticeship in Care or equivalent training is essential for this role, please refer to the job description.
This is a real opportunity for dedicated and caring people who really want to make a difference to patient experience. Should you wish to apply for this post don’t wait too long as we may have to close the vacancy early and we really wouldn’t want you to miss out.
All positions offered and appointed are in full recognition and acceptance of these requirements.
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

• Establish and maintain communication with patients, relatives and carers, working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care
• Contribute to own personal development
• Assist in maintaining own and others’ health, safety and security
• Contribute ideas for service improvement
• Ensure own actions help to maintain quality and patient safety
• Undertake routine assessment tasks related to individuals’ health and well-being, making modifications within prescribed parameters and reporting back to Senior Staff on patients’ progress
• Assist in delivering programmes of care to meet individuals’ health and well-being, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work flexibly and to meet the demands of the service

Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world’s first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk