Clinical Support Worker - Theatres

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting role is available for a clinical support worker at Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal. This position involves supporting the theatre team and providing vital perioperative care while contributing to the overall surgical environment. The trust emphasizes ongoing professional development and team support, creating opportunities for growth within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment.
• Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate.
• Evidence of ongoing training and mandatory courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care and assist patients under guidance.
• Contribute to the on-call service.
• Maintain documentation in patient records.

Skills

Manual handling

Communication

Knowledge of surgical care

Education

Maths and English (GCSE/CSE/NVQ/Functional)

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen, due to service expansion and development in the Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal) Operating Department, to join the existing theatre team.

Work in support and under direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD.

Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.

Contribute to the on-call service

Main duties of the job

The six theatres undertake a variety of surgical specialties including orthopaedic joint surgery, general surgery, breast, urology and ophthalmology. The Theatres in Kendal are at present being upgraded and we are recruiting inline with this.

We are looking for clinical support workers with an interest in working within the theatre environment, ensuring that all aspects of the patients individual care needs are met in a safe, effective and efficient environment. The department is committed to appraisal, to support continuous education and professional development.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English (GCSE/CSE/NVQ/Functional)
• Care Certificate (Willingness to undertake, as this is a requirement for all non-registered clinical support workers)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
• Prepared to work towards NVQ Level 2/3

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment
• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience within a theatre environment

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing training and mandatory courses
• Knowledge and understanding of manual handling policies and procedures
• Understanding of surgical care
• Ability to communicate effectively

Desirable

• Understanding and knowledge of relevant National Service
• Understanding of the clinical areas

Person Specification
Education and qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English (GCSE/CSE/NVQ/Functional)
• Care Certificate (Willingness to undertake, as this is a requirement for all non-registered clinical support workers)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
• Prepared to work towards NVQ Level 2/3

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment
• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience within a theatre environment

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing training and mandatory courses
• Knowledge and understanding of manual handling policies and procedures
• Understanding of surgical care
• Ability to communicate effectively

Desirable

• Understanding and knowledge of relevant National Service
• Understanding of the clinical areas

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address

Westmorland General Hospital

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

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