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When applying you will be required to state your preference of area. Please therefore read the information below to inform you of the specifics for each department:Gynaecology Outpatients - 20.5 hours per week Urology Investigations Unit - 37.5 hours per week - Gate 29, Burns Unit - 34.5 hours per weekSurgical Hub - 1 x 37.5 hours per week and 1 x 34 hours per week - both fixed term for 12 months Main duties of the job

Are you looking to develop your career in healthcare? If so, we have exciting opportunities for Band 3 Clinical Support Workers across a range of different departments. Within the chosen area you will be given the chance to advance your clinical skills specific to the needs of the patients. To help you get off to a flying start, we have a comprehensive induction and support programme. This will be delivered in collaboration with department and corporate education teams to ensure you receive the highest standard of training and support to succeed throughout your career with us.If you are shortlisted you will be invited to a face-to-face assessment day. Here we will showcase key aspects of our services and give you the chance to meet members of our nursing teams. You will take part in a competitive interview process but will be encouraged to discuss your ambitions and ask any questions you may have; helping you to reach your full potential and feel confident to deliver high standards of care.This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

As a Clinical Support Worker, you will be a fundamental part of the nursing team, providing holistic, patient-centred care. This will include a range of core clinical skills such as venepuncture, swabbing and skin assessments, depending on the area of work.

You will be responsible for delivering high standards of safe and effective care, providing these services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours.

There are a list of core and additional clinical skills that are required for the role which is included in the attached job description.

Please note that if you are invited to our assessment centre, you will be asked to provide evidence of the essential qualifications prior to your assessment date. We will then screen your qualifications and let you know whether they meet the criteria for this role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Main duties

As a Clinical Support Worker, you will be a fundamental part of the nursing team, providing holistic, patient-centred care. This will include a range of core clinical skills such as venepuncture, swabbing and skin assessments, depending on the area of work.

You will be responsible for delivering high standards of safe and effective care, providing these services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours.

There are a list of core and additional clinical skills that are required for the role which is included in the attached job description.

Please note that if you are invited to our assessment centre, you will be asked to provide evidence of the essential qualifications prior to your assessment date. We will then screen your qualifications and let you know whether they meet the criteria for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent) Completed Care Certificate evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards Level 3 Ofqual-regulated Health related qualification Any new employees who can evidence competency of core skills of the CSW Band 3 JD in the form of a competency booklet For internal MYTT staff only - evidence of fully signed off Band 2 competency booklet in lieu of the above mentioned Level 3 Ofqual-regulated Health related qualification

Person Specification Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent) Completed Care Certificate evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards Level 3 Ofqual-regulated Health related qualification Any new employees who can evidence competency of core skills of the CSW Band 3 JD in the form of a competency booklet For internal MYTT staff only - evidence of fully signed off Band 2 competency booklet in lieu of the above mentioned Level 3 Ofqual-regulated Health related qualification

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.

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Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

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