Clinical Support Worker - Children's Outpatients

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated individual to deliver care in Children's Outpatients, working under the guidance of registered nurses. Responsibilities include recording patient information and assisting with clinical tasks like blood testing and ECGs. The role offers the chance to support young patients in a collaborative environment across several hospital sites. This position is ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Ability to provide a high quality of care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Work under direction of a Registered Children’s Nurse.
• Record patient information and manage appointments.
• Assist in clinical care including blood testing and observations.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you want to deliver outstanding care and be part of a forward thinking, inspirational, innovative team who have overcome significant challenges in the last few years, and to join us on our continuing journey towards excellence?

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide a high quality of care to patients in our Children's Outpatients.

Our Children’s outpatient services provide services for Children and Young People from 0 to 18 years of age across two busy sites, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Furness General Hospital. The outpatients department provides clinics for many specialities as well as visiting Consultants from other trusts.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction and support of a Registered Children’s Nurse, providing both clinical and administrative duties within defined parameters specified by the registered nurse.
• Record patient information.
• Book and manage appointments using the Lorenzo computer based system
• Assist in the delivery of clinical care to Children and Young People, trained to undertake blood testing, ECG's and patient observations under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Be aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS.

Where we operate

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.

How to read more

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/

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025