Job summary
- Main area
- SDEC
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7658209
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Support Worker - SDEC (Internal Only)
NHS AfC: Band 3
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.
Job overview
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
To provide basic and advanced assistance to trained personnel within the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) department as delegated by the Registered Nurse on a shift basis.
Hours per week: 37.5
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
In accordance with UK Immigration Policy, this role does not meet the UK Immigration Policy eligibility criteria and therefore we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
§ Maintain general tidiness of Unit, replenishing stock levels as required
§ Answering telephone calls referring all enquiries to the appropriate person.
§ Cleaning and treating with care, equipment used in the patients area, ensuring correct storage when not in use.
§ Carry out vena-puncture when required
§ Carry out cannulation/ removal of cannulas when required
§ Obtain blood samples for venous blood gas analysis, and analyse all gas samples where required
§ Performing and documenting basic vital signs - Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respirations, Temperature and Urine output.
§ Performing 12 lead ECGs
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in direct care/customer services
- Care certificate
- Successful completion of the Be AWARE to Care course (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate evidence of Senior Clinical Support Worker competencies (appendix 1)
- Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Working as part of a team
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
- Evidence of Band 2 competency
- Be competent in the recording of clinical sign observations
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; within a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Demonstrates literacy and numeracy skills
- Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Basic IT skills e.g. e-mail
Desirable criteria
- Be competent in venepuncture
- Be competent in cannula insertion
- Be competent in the recordings for ECG
- Blood glucose monitoring
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in speciality where appropriate e.g. respiratory, dementia
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Billinge
- Job title
- SDEC senior sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625661420
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