Clinical Support Worker

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two full-time Clinical Support Workers for Ward 23 on our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. You will assist with personal and clinical care under supervision, maintaining Cerner documentation and reporting changes to registered staff.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork to ensure a high standard of patient experience and care.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering patient care
• Accurate record-keeping and documentation
• Ability to observe patients and report changes to registered staff

Responsibilities

• Provide and support patients with personal and basic clinical care
• Maintain accurate records on the Electronic Patient Record (Cerner)
• Observe patients and report any changes to a registered professional
• Undertake housekeeping, stock control and administrative duties within the clinical environment

Skills

Patient care

Record keeping

Observation

Tools

Cerner EPR

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 23 for two full time Clinical Support Worker to join our team. We are a busy Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, with beds for patients receiving acute stroke treatment and ongoing stroke care.

A Clinical Support Worker (CSW) is responsible for providing healthcare to patients and supporting with clinical duties under the supervision of Registered Nurses, doctors and other registered healthcare professionals.

Their role is essential in ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients during their hospital admission ensuring they receive high quality care.

If you are a passionate person who thrives from giving excellent patient care and contributing to a positive patient experience this is the position for you.

• Provide and support patients as necessary with delivering both personal and clinical care activities relevant to training.
• Maintain accurate records of the patient’s care, documenting as appropriate on the Electronic Patient Record (Cerner) in line with Trust, professional and departmental guidelines.
• Observe patients and reports any changes to a Registered professional for review.
• Report any abnormal findings directly to the registered professional in charge or doctor.
• Undertake a range of basic housekeeping, stock control and administrative duties within the clinical environment.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Aitken Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 604 7018 Ext 2280 Deputy Ward Sister Julia Richards or Deputy Charge Nurse Patrick Croft on the above numbers.