Clinical Support Worker - Urodynamics

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for the Urodynamics team at Furness General Hospital. The role involves assisting a Urology Specialist nurse and providing compassionate care. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and some experience in a care environment. This part-time position requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care related area.

Responsibilities

• Assist Urodynamics clinics with a specialist nurse.
• Carry out independent flow studies.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients with disabilities.

Skills

Communication

IT

Customer Care

Caring for People

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker - Urodynamics

The closing date is 27 May 2025

A position have arisen in the Urodynamics team at Abbey Park Procedure Unit located in Furness General Hospital

The post will be 8 hours a week, every Thursday.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team providing high quality, compassionate, patient focused care to work within the Urodynamics team. The post holder will be required to assist a Urology Specialist nurse with the running of Urodynamics clinics, as well as being able to work independently on flow clinics when required.

Main duties of the job

You must possess excellent communication, IT and customer care skills and demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of the wider team.

The role may consist of:

• Assisting Urodynamics clinics with a specialist nurse
• Carrying out independent flow studies
• Chaperoning
• Assisting patients with disabilities and those who may be required to use a hoist
• Cleaning down work spaces. Infection prevention
• Accessing patient information to support with the clinic

Previous experience in care is an advantage but not essential

It would be desirable if you possessed an NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care.

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 healthcare 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.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

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

• oBasic literacy and numeracy skills
• ECDL or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care related area.
• Completed Trusts Support Worker Development Programme.

Experience

• oPrevious experience in a care environment
• oManual handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Previous experience within designated area

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Understanding of confidentiality
• IT skills - basic level
• Caring for people
• Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues

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 name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£24,625 to £25,674 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata