Clinical Support Worker - Ward 5

Nhs-1; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Clinical Support Worker on Ward 5. The role is Band 3, NHS AFC, with a pro rata annual salary of £25,760–£27,476 and a focus on developing skills within a supportive team.

The post involves working across a busy ward in Barrow-in-Furness, with opportunities for personal development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Good general education- basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area.
• Completed Trust Support Worker Programme.
• ECDL or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ward 5 is a busy environment caring for a diverse range of patient groups.
• Join a proud, efficient team committed to exceeding patient expectations.
• To read more information about the role and main duties in the Job Description.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Independent working

NHS awareness

Education

NVQ level 2 in care

NVQ level 3 in care

Trust Support Worker Programme

ECDL or equivalent

Good general education (literacy & numeracy)

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Furness General Hospital Town Barrow in Furness Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Support Worker - Ward 5

NHS AFC Band 3

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

We are excited to offer the opportunity for Clinical Support Workers to join our family here on Ward 5 and SEAC.

We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and committed individuals who share our passion and vision. In return we offer a flexible working environment with a focus on your personal development.

Main duties of the job

Ward 5 is a busy environment that cares for a diverse range of patient groups.

You will join a proud, efficient and hardworking team who are committed to exceeding the expectations of their patients.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• Good general education- basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
• Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience of working with the general public
• Previous experience of working with patients in a care environment

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood).
• Good basic hygiene skills
• Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision.
• Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals.

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, there is a charge of £41.00 for Enhanced and £20.00 for Standard & Basic clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.