Job overview
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Respiratory Clinical Support Worker to join the team and assist in our objective to improve patient safety and the patient experience through the continued improvement in the quality of our services.
Along with NVQ 2 in a care related subject, the successful applicant will have experience in an acute healthcare setting with the ability to work and communicate efectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
This is a 20 hours per week role and the post holder will primarily work within the Respiratory team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site and, in exceptional circumstances, occasionally at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working under the guidance and direction of the Respiratory team including the Sleep Specialist Nurses. The post holder will be trained to undertake a wide variety of clinical and administration tasks including handling sleep equipment, managing sleep data, helping patients with CPAP machines.
Working for your organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
The Clinical Support Worker model proposes that the way to achieve effective clinical care is to have one or more multidisciplinary teams working in the hospital, who between them have the full range of skills and competences to meet patient’s immediate needs.
The post holder will normally work under the direction of the Sleep Nurse Specialist on a day-to-day basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification which lists main responsibilities
