Clinical Support Worker - Ward 5

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary
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.

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 here.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Good general education- basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
• Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with patients in a care environment

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
• IT skills to basic level

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 details

Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF

Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/