Clinical Nursing Support Worker

Wirral; Prenton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Nursing Support Worker to assist the SEAL Unit team. The role involves helping with patient check-in, pre- and post-operative care, and day case procedures.

You will work under supervision, recording observations and supporting post-operative discharge. You should have Level 3 Health & Social Care, NHS experience preferred, and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality and multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification and willingness to undertake Level 3 on appointment.
• Experience in a clinical environment with relevant skills and competencies.
• Experience working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, toilet and protection needs under supervision.
• Promote patient independence and assist in day case and inpatient admissions.
• Record basic observations (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration).
• Use hoist/manual handling equipment to transfer patients as required.
• Communicate clearly with patients, relatives and staff; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical teamwork

Patient observation

Manual handling

Communication with patients

Discretion and confidentiality

Independence in duties

Empathy and patient care

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

A-Level standard education or equivalent

NHS experience

Job description

Main area Seal Unit Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours 34 hours per week (Full time and part time positions available) Job ref 408-26-814

Site WUTH Town Upton Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Full time 34.00 hours post.

To provide assistance to trained staff within the SEAL Unit and to support them in delivering high standards of patient care. To ensure patients are checked in and ready for Surgical procedures. To support teams with post operative care and discharge of day case patients.

To work unsupervised using own initiative when recording patient observations.

To be responsible for a wider range of patient duties.

Main duties of the job

• Assist patients in meeting hygiene, toilet and protection needs using own initiative under the guidance of a team leader.
• Assists patients to promote independence.
• Uses hoist/manual handling equipment to transfer patients were required.
• Carry out patient assessment and record basic observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration rate.
• Use judgement to inform senior staff of abnormal findings
• Able to prepare equipment in an emergency.
• Maintains effective communication with patients and staff.
• Able to communicate effectively to agitated and confused patients including patients with physical and mental disabilities.
• To be aware of and maintain requirements for patient confidentiality in the clinical setting.
• Completion of day case and inpatient admission
• Undertake Venepuncture, cannulation and ECG
• Blood glucose, ketones and INR point of care testing.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Nursing Support Worker position available at WUTH.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level’s, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR A good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment.
• Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.
• Experience working in the NHS

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
• Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

Knowledge and Skills

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

• If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.
• For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.
• For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.
• Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.
• The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role.
• The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK
• Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.
• UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
• Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .
• For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK
• This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.