Clinical Support Worker - ICU

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for dedicated Critical Care Healthcare Support Workers to join their Intensive Care Unit. This role is essential for delivering high-quality patient care, assisting registered nurses, and ensuring the unit's smooth operation. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their clinical skills through structured mentorship and training, making a significant impact on patient rehabilitation and comfort. Join a supportive team that values compassion and teamwork in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct patient care and supporting nursing staff.
• Ability to perform clinical skills such as observations and ECGs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering fundamental nursing care and emergency support.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for patient well-being.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Healthcare Support Worker Training

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Exciting Opportunities for Critical Care Healthcare Support Workers at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

We have multiple openings within our Intensive Care Unit at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for 'Critical Care Healthcare Support Workers' to join our team.

As a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) on the ICU, you will play a vital role in our vision for the future workforce of Intensive Care. You will assist the registered nursing team in delivering high-quality care to our patients, including direct patient care, patient rehabilitation, and supporting essential unit functions such as stock and equipment management, as well as general housekeeping.

We are seeking candidates who share our Trust values and enjoy working with patients and as part of a team. This role offers opportunities to develop clinical skills through structured appraisal, support, mentorship, and training.

The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Support Worker include providing fundamental nursing care, assisting in emergency situations, and supporting registered nurses to maintain high standards of care.

As a Clinical Support Worker, Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing direct patient care, including all activities of daily living.
• Supporting and working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with nursing care within defined parameters.
• Performing clinical skills such as observations, blood sugar recording, ECGs, etc.
• Recording patient information accurately.
• Providing basic care and documenting it in patient records.
• Ensuring the unit remains clean, safe, tidy, and comfortable.
• Collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient well-being.
• Assisting RNs in delivering care to designated patients, prioritizing care activities.
• Implementing direct clinical care as directed.
• Building rapport with patients to assess their comfort through talking and listening.
• Assisting with feeding patients unable to feed themselves and completing food charts when necessary.

Our services operate across three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community health facilities including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer comprehensive hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and specialist clinics. WGH provides general hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and outpatient care for non-life-threatening conditions.

All facilities deliver planned care, diagnostics, outpatient services, and day surgeries. Our community services for adults are provided in homes, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals, and main hospitals, aiming to support independence and health management through high-quality care and advice.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Elizabeth Gardner
• Job Title: Unit Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]