Clinical Support Worker - Ward 2

Main area: Surgery
Grade: NHS AfC Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including shift rotation onto night duty)
Job ref: 331-B16320425

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Type: NHS
Site: Furness General Hospital
Town: Barrow in Furness
Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 14/05/2025 23:59

Clinical Support Worker - Ward 2

NHS AfC: Band 3

"Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work"

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is committed to diversity and encourages applications from protected groups including BAME, LGBT+, and people with disabilities.

Job overview

We are seeking Clinical Support Workers to join Ward 2 at Furness General Hospital. Ward 2 is a 24-bed Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care and support to patients, families, and carers.

We are looking for enthusiastic, diligent, and motivated individuals with previous care experience and flexibility to work day and night shifts. Structured support, appraisal, and training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting Registered Nurses in providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters.
• Delivering high-quality care, including washing, dressing, mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids, helping with toilet needs, mobility, and pressure ulcer prevention.
• Promoting rehabilitation under the guidance of the Registered Nurse and working with the multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, along with community healthcare premises across Morecambe Bay.

Our hospitals provide a range of services including emergency, critical care, outpatient, diagnostics, and surgery, as well as outreach services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents or visit our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care-related area
• Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience working with the general public
• Manual handling of patients using lift aids

Skills, ability, and knowledge

• Good basic hygiene skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Care work experience
• Awareness of NHS structure and current issues

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. We promote flexible working and are committed to equal opportunities.