Clinical Support Worker- Ward 2

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Support Worker to enhance patient care in a Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. In this vital role, you will support registered nurses in delivering high-quality care to patients with fractures and muscular-skeletal conditions. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient safety, and promoting independence. Join a committed team focused on providing exceptional nursing care and creating a positive patient experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct patient care and support.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including washing and dressing patients.
• Support patients to maintain independence and facilitate safe discharge.

Skills

Patient Care

Assistance with Daily Living Activities

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience working in the NHS

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Ward 2 is a Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward - caring for patients who have either fractured a bone or have muscular-skeletal conditions.

We are looking for a clinical support worker to join the team, which is committed to high standards of nursing care and providing a positive patient experience.

You will be required to work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the registered nurse.

Giving patients high quality care and attention and ensuring patient safety.

Main duties of the job

The Main Duties of this job involve the provision of direct patient care, including washing and dressing patients, supporting patients to maintain and improve independence, and facilitating a safe and timely discharge.

This includes mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids, helping with toilet needs, and mobility with a strong focus on the prevention of pressure ulcers.

The post holder will also be required to work with the team to ensure a clean and safe environment to enhance patient 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, daycase, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job description attached.

Main responsibilities include the provision of direct patient care, washing and dressing patients, supporting patients to maintain and improve independence, and facilitating a safe and timely discharge. This also includes mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids, helping with toilet needs, and mobility with a strong focus on the prevention of pressure ulcers. The post holder will also be required to work with the team to ensure a clean and safe environment to enhance patient care.

Person Specification

• Experience working in the NHS

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.