Senior Clinical Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Job Summary

East Cheshire NHS trust are opening a purpose-built Community Diagnostic centre at the Congleton War Memorial Hospital site. We are developing and expanding our Cardio-respiratory department to support a wide range of diagnostic services and we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Clinical Support Worker to support our clinical team. You will work on rotation at both the Congleton and Macclesfield sites to ensure you maintain competency in all areas.

The work involves a high level of patient contact, performing a wide variety of both Cardiac and Respiratory diagnostic investigations. We are a dynamic, forward thinking, and friendly team which is continuously expanding and developing the services that we offer. We work closely with our Cardiology and Respiratory consultants and have strong links with the oncology team providing diagnostic support for local and national research projects.

You will have significant experience of working within a cardio-respiratory team and be able to undertake all basic investigations without supervision. You will hold the Association of Respiratory Technicians and Physiologists (ARTP) accreditation in Spirometry or be working towards this.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, flexible, thrive on variety and willing to learn new skills. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and must have a positive and proactive approach to work.

Main duties of the job

To support the cardio-respiratory team, in the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service. To carry out the full range of basic cardiac and respiratory investigations with or without indirect supervision from a registered Physiologist. To support the delivery of diagnostic services, ensuring a high standard of technical work is maintained. The post holder will be responsible for stock control and ordering within the department.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE’s (General Certificate of Secondary Education) grade A-C or equivalent experience
  • NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) level 3 or two or more A levels including Biology (grades A-C) or equivalent qualifications.

Desirable

  • Certificate in Electrocardiography
  • ASCT Pt 1 (Autologous stem cell transplant)
  • BSc (Bachelor of Sciences) in clinical physiology or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
  • Basic knowledge of IT equipment and software
  • Good organisation and time management skills
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Flexible adaptable style working
  • Positive approach to problem solving
  • Customer service skills
  • Attention to detail

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy Cardio-Respiratory environment
  • Experience of time management

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

  • Empathetic
  • Team player
  • Reliable

Other Role Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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).

Closing Date: 01 December 2024

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