| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,169.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24169.00 – £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9328-25-0578 |
Health Care Assistant Job Summary
Critical Care have opportunities for Health Care Assistant/ Clinical Support Worker Higher Level interested in supporting care for the critically ill patient.
The successful candidates will work in the Critical Care Directorate which encompasses 33 critical care beds for level 2 and 3 patients, across three units based at The James Cook University Hospital (JCUH)
The James Cook University Hospital is a tertiary centre and the critical care units admit patients from many areas requiring input from multiple specialist teams.
Personal and professional development is encouraged, and the environment is conducive to learning, with an established Clinical Education team based on the units. Clinical Support Workers are expected to undertake the trusts care certificate course to support individual and team development.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will be appointed at band 2 or band 3 depending upon qualifications.
Band 2 requirements – willingness to undertake all relevant training and qualifications if wishing to develop into a band 3 role.
Band 3 requirements – Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification
or
Short courses and completion of
competency workbook equivalent
to Level 3 in a range of patient and
clinical care duties
and/or
Equivalent knowledge and
experience in a range of clinical
care duties equivalent to Level 3;
– Theoretical knowledge
– Experience of a range of
care and related procedures
– clinical observations
– knowledge of relevant
legislation
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.