Clinical Support Worker — Flexible Hours & Rotations

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

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Ward 18 is seeking a dynamic Clinical Support Worker to join our team. The role supports Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team, delivering care across surgical specialties within a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with personal care, participate in care planning, maintain safety, and help with clerical tasks. Rotational shifts include days, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in related subject or Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship.
• Care Certificate.
• Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients e.g., bathing, toileting, feeding and care of the dying.
• Works in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters and others as appropriate.
• Observes patients and reports any changes to a Registered Nurse
• Documents observations in accordance with Trust policy
• Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.
• Prioritising own workload.
• Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations.
• Clinical skills
• Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
• Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual.
• Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.
• Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly.
• Ensure availability, cleanliness, and maintenance of equipment.Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• You will be required to work days, nights and weekends

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation skills

Prioritising workload

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship

Care Certificate

Clinical competencies training

Experience in clinical environment

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Ward 18 is seeking a dynamic Clinical Support Worker to join our team. The role supports Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team, delivering care across surgical specialties within a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with personal care, participate in care planning, maintain safety, and help with clerical tasks. Rotational shifts include days, nights and weekends.