Clinical Support Worker- Vin Opd

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Northwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a friendly Health Care Assistant to join the outpatient team at Northwich. You will work under supervision of a registered health professional, providing compassionate, patient‑centred care and helping with minor procedures as needed.

You should have proven HCA experience and NVQ 2, good IT skills, and a commitment to learning. The role is part‑time, with a salary band of £25,760 to £27,476 per year under Agenda for Change.

Qualifications

• Experience as a HCA.
• NVQ 2 is essential.
• DBS check and safeguarding requirements noted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Prepare clinical area for safe practice and maintain cleanliness and equipment.
• Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the team.
• Maintain patient records securely and ensure privacy and dignity.

Skills

Experience as a HCA

Education

NVQ 2

Job description

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an A rated sponsor and is able to provide sponsorship for certain roles, however this is restricted by the Home Office and not all roles are eligible. If you are in doubt as to whether the role you have applied for is likely to attract sponsorship please see the linked information below or contact the recruitment team Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We require a friendly, motivated, hardworking committed healthcare assistant to join our outpatient team. You need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills; you are required to be self-motivated with initiative. You will work independently within the multidisciplinary team always ensuring the patients needs are met. You will be working under supervision of a registered health professional.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Clinical Support Worker (CSW) is to support in the delivery of high-quality patient care who actively participates in and supports the registered nurses and clinicians in the outpatient clinics. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical care duties within the speciality clinics assisting, including minor operations as delegated by a Registered Nurse. An agreed range of duties are carried out independently following assessment of competence. The CSW will be assisting in aspects of patient preparation for minor surgery, chaperoning patients, assisting in eye assessments, and administering eye drops once competent (VIN OPD ONLY). CSW may help with personal hygiene, supporting patients to access appropriate nutrition, providing bowel and bladder care and maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. They must have a good understanding of IT and accessing and the movement of patient medical records paperless and paper.
Please refer to the attached Job Description.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children’s health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job responsibilities

A proficient support worker who actively participates in the assessment, planning, Implementation and evaluation of care by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/others to meet the needs of patients and their families. An agreed range of duties are carried out independently following assessment of competence. The clinical support worker also assists with the learning and development of others in the workplace.

SERVICE DELIVERY

• Participate in the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks and activities relevant for the job role/place of work, which have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
• Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
• Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
• Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
• Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a HCA

Desirable

• Care experience

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2

Desirable

• Willingness to achieve NVQ 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Importance of continued self learning

Desirable

• Willingness to learn

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Victoria Infirmary, Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW8 1AW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
OPD Manager
Alison Howman
[e-mail]
01606564063

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 412-DCSS-8312753
Job locations: Victoria Infirmary, Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW8 1AW, United Kingdom

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