Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to deliver high-quality patient care at Mid-Cheshire Hospital Trust. The role involves assisting patients with personal hygiene, dietary needs, and providing support during their stay. Candidates should possess good general education, ideally with experience in care roles, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive salary and comprehensive training for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in previous care roles is essential.
• Knowledge of patient rights and quality of care is required.
• Willingness to develop IT skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Support nutritional needs and assist with meals.
• Conduct patient observations and document vital signs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to provide care.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care experience

Understanding of equality and diversity

Education

Good general education

NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Are you interested in becoming a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) at Mid-Cheshire Hospital Trust?

The role of the Clinical Support Worker is to support in the delivery of high-quality patient care by attending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, supporting patients to access appropriate nutrition, providing bowel and bladder care and maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical care duties as delegated by a Registered Nurse.

Experience would be preferable due to the fast pace of the role, however training could be provided for the right applicant who shows the quality and skills required for patient care in a rewarding yet challenging environment.

The current vacancies are in our Surgery & Cancer Division

Working Hours

The hours of work are - 07:30 - 20:00 and 19:30 - 08:00 Full time - 37.5 hours - 3 x 12 hour shifts Part time - 24 hours - 2 x 12 hour shifts

Days/Nights/Weekends & Bank Holidays

No remote/teams assessments or interviews will be available due to the face-to-face nature of the role. Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Assessment Centre and Interviews will be held at Infinity House. If you are shortlisted for this role you will need to be available to attend in person on this date.

Main Duties

The role of the Clinical Support Worker is to support in the delivery of high-quality patient care by attending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, supporting patients to access appropriate nutrition, providing bowel and bladder care and maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical care duties as delegated by a Registered Nurse.

About Us

MCHFT provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff. An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Band: 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference

CSW - JAN 2026

Location

Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ

Job Responsibilities

• Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
• Assist patients in gaining access to and in the use of appropriate toilet facilities. Measure and record body waste/fluid balance accurately.
• Ensure patients nutritional needs are met through assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, providing help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake. Undertakes a range of care duties (appendix 1) consistent with the Band3 HCSW national AFC profile, delegated by a registered staff member, relevant to the services provided / work area. Care duties may include, capillary blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, urinalysis, ECGs, removal of urinary catheters, wound management of non-complex wounds / basic dressing, insertion and removal of venous cannula and venepuncture. Assist patients in their mobility requirements, prepare the environment, move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort, utilising equipment trained to use and as directed by the multiprofessional team. Assist in the care of patients pressure areas and prevention of pressure damage, undertaking risk assessments, and recording and maintaining relevant documentation and escalation as required. Assist in the procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceased persons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations are adhered with. At the delegation of the registered staff member, transfer the patient from one care area to another, including to other hospitals for investigations. Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for rest and sleep. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients, relatives or visitors, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences. Seeking support from registered staff as needed. Support patients with dementia/cognitive impairment. Use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control including waste management, hand washing and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). To assist with bed-making and maintaining the general tidiness and cleanliness of the ward or department. To assist in handling patients property and valuables accordingly to Trust Policy, using approved documentation and always acting in a trustworthy manner. Undertake and document patient observations that include temperature, automated blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, conscious level, oxygen saturation levels and conscious levels (not GCS), accurately calculating the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) and escalating as required to the registered practitioner. To maintain standards of organisational conduct e.g. correct wearing of uniform, punctuality etc. To work effectively within a team and assist in maintaining a good working atmosphere. To assist in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating own duties to new starters. Lead in setting an example tone for new starters to ensure safe and effective care. Obtain specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• good general education

Qualifications – Desirable

• NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge – Essential

• Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
• Importance of quality of care and changes in practice

Skills and Knowledge – Desirable

• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to develop IT skills
• Importance of continued learning

Experience – Essential

• previous care experience

Experience – Desirable

• previous NHS experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ

\>https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/