Clinical Support Worker Maternity Cover

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Whitehaven seeks a motivated Clinical Support Worker for maternity cover. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care on a stroke rehabilitation ward, working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a Level 3 vocational qualification and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598, rising to 33 days holiday after 10 years. Flexibility for shifts is necessary, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 days

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup – free counselling service

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undertake a National Care Certificate within 12 weeks of hire.
• Experience in health or social care is required.
• Strong understanding of documentation and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure effective communication with patients and team members.
• Support the clinical and administrative needs of the Ward.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time-keeping and planning skills

Compassionate care

Basic IT skills

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification in patient care

National Care Certificate or commitment to complete

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker Maternity Cover

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Clinical Support Worker – 37.5 hours available Maternity Cover

We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Support Worker for Ward 3 at West Cumberland Hospital. We are looking for a caring, dedicated, innovative and motivated Clinical Support Worker to work as part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team. Ward 3 is a 16‑bed stroke rehab ward, where we work closely with an experienced and highly motivated multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You must have a caring approach, be an excellent communicator and be capable of delivering high standards of patient care. Shift pattern: days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The essential criteria for this role include the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link in the "read this before applying" section.

About us

At NCIC we aim to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in delivering "safe, high quality care every time":

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship if the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List. Applicants must check their eligibility prior to completing an application. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or the Armed Forces Covenant and meet all essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; therefore disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required. The cost of DBS is met by the successful candidate through salary deduction: Standard Check £27.40, Enhanced Check £55.40.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure you document evidence of meeting all essential criteria in your supporting information. If sufficient responses are received, the post may close earlier than the closing date – please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be notified by email to log onto their TRAC account to select an interview time, usually within two weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification – Qualifications

• Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent in a range of patient and clinical care duties, or equivalent knowledge and experience equivalent to Level 3 – theoretical knowledge, experience of a range of care and related procedures, clinical observations, data protection legislation, health and safety legislation
• National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
• Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in health or social care
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation
• Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Understanding of work‑related boundaries
• Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies
• Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures
• Evidence of understanding of Trust business
• Experience of working in the Trust previously

Skills and Attitudes

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills
• Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
• Time‑keeping, planning and prioritisation skills
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions
• Good observations and metrics skills
• Understanding of holistic person‑centred care and related procedures
• Initiative and compassion to provide dignified care
• Encouragement to support patients to remain as independent as possible
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals
• Caring and empathetic
• Motivated and proactive
• Independent work and team capability
• Commitment to high quality patient care
• Willingness to undertake job‑related training and multidisciplinary competencies
• Personal resilience and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Professional image and courteous, respectful communication
• Reliable, adaptable and dependable
• Venepuncture ability

Other Requirements

• Promote equality and value diversity; adhere to Trust values and professional behaviours

Personal Circumstances

• Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to travel between Trust sites or attend off‑site meetings or training

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year – Pro Rata, based on hours worked