Clinical Support Worker - Orthopaedics

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Wirral is recruiting Clinical Support Workers to join our Nursing Team. This role offers involvement in two acute environments: Ward 12 Elective Orthopaedic Unit and WAFFU Trauma unit, with opportunities to develop skills in orthopaedics and trauma care.

We require Level 3 qualification and NHS experience; DBS processes apply. The role includes 37.5 hours per week with rotating day, night, weekend shifts across the Wirral area.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Experience in a clinical environment

NHS experience

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Main area Surgery Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Working patterns available - 23 hours, 34.5 hours or 37.5 hours. Posts are rotational , days, nights ,weekends, bank holidays.) Job ref 408-26-895

Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Wirral Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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 & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Sue Richards Job title Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01516047784 Additional information

For further information you may also email or call the following Deputy Ward Sisters

Libi Samuel- [e-mail]

Janette Travis- [e-mail]

WAFFU- 0151 6047277

ward 12 - 0151 6047784