Clinical Support Worker - Orthopaedics

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Clinical Support Worker to join the Orthopaedics service. You will work in two acute environments, supporting patients with personal and clinical care in trauma and elective orthopaedics, and contribute to ward routines.

The role offers opportunities to develop skills, including maintaining records, assisting with transfers, and collaborating with the nursing team. A Level 3 qualification and NHS experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Experience in a clinical environment with relevant skills
• Experience working in NHS

Responsibilities

• Provide and support patients with personal and clinical care
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic patient record
• Observe patient status and report changes to Registered Nurse
• Report abnormal findings to nurse/doctor
• Undertake basic housekeeping, stock control and administrative duties

Skills

Clinical skills

Manual handling

Reassurance

Independence support

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker - Orthopaedics

The closing date is 16 November 2026

We are looking to recruit Clinical Support Workers to join our established Nursing Team.

We are looking for Clinical Support Workers who are motivated and want to make a difference to patient outcomes and wish to join our welcoming team.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity of work in two different acute environments allowing them to develop their skills in both trauma and elective orthopaedics.

Ward 12 is the Elective Orthopaedic Unit which has 13 beds for patients undergoing complex total hip and total knee replacements.

WAFFU ( Wirral Acute femoral Fracture Unit) is an 8 bedded admission unit which specialises in providing care for trauma patients with a fractured hip.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities;

• Provide and support patients as necessary with both personal and clinical care.
• Maintain accurate records of the patients care, documenting as appropriate of electronic patient record.
• Observe patient and report any changes to Registered Nurse
• Report any anormal findings directly to registered nurse/professional or doctor
• undertake a range of basic housekeeping, stock control, and administrative duties within the clinical environment.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker at position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A levels or NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or a good standard of education to A Level standard and the agreement to undertake Level 3 Qualification upon appointment
• Experience working in a clinical environment and undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies
• Experience working in NHS

Knowledge & Skills

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
• Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum pro rata