Clinical Support Worker - Castle View (Ward 22/23)

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Lancaster is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to assist in personalized rehabilitation plans and provide essential support to nursing staff. The ideal candidate should have experience in care settings and knowledge of personal care practices, coupled with strong communication skills. This role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting.
• Experience with manual handling of patients.
• Experience of documenting within care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the patient with their personalized rehabilitation plans.
• Provide support and assistance with personal hygiene where required.
• Report to and support the registered nurse.
• Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy.
• Follow the infection prevention guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of personal care

Ability to maintain accurate patient records

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent relevant experience to level 3

Job description

Overview

Clinical Support Worker - Castle View (Ward 22/23)
The closing date is 24 September 2025.

Castle View is a new 48 bedded unit that will provide supportive nursing and therapy led care to facilitate a smooth transition home for patients following a hospital admission.

Our vision is to promote independence with a focus on rehabilitation and reablement to avoid unnecessary long-term care placements.

The unit will optimise outcomes by supporting people to regain their skills and independence and to have a positive care experience.

We are looking for motivated enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills, who will support the therapeutic environment to ensure that peoples\' needs are managed as safely, efficiently and compassionately as possible.

We pride ourselves on having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a range of staff development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• Support the patient with their personalised rehabilitation plans.
• Provide support and assistance with personal hygiene where required.
• Report to and support the registered nurse.
• Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy.
• Follow the infection prevention guidance.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people\'s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Experience

• Worked in a care setting
• Experience with manual handling of patients
• Experience of documenting within care plans

Education and Qualification

• Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent relevant experience to level 3

Skills ability and knowledge

• Knowledge of personal care
• Able to maintain accurate patients records
• Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision, as well as part of a team
• Communicate effectively and report changes in patient conditions/progress

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.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust