Clinical Support Worker - Ward 6

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate Clinical Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives on a busy medical ward specializing in stroke and elderly care. With a commitment to personal and professional development, you will receive comprehensive support, including a full preceptorship package. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and want to work in an inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and strives to exceed patient expectations every day.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development support

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting and manual handling of patients.
• Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care and nutrition management.
• Report to and assist registered nurses in patient care.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow infection prevention guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of personal care procedures

Patient record maintenance

Effective communication

Clinical care duties

Education

Completion of NHS care certificate

Job description

Main area: Clinical Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 3

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (days/night/long days)

Job ref: 331-B12281224

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Furness General Hospital

Town: Barrow In Furness

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

Clinical Support Worker - Ward 6

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 would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Ward 6. Ward 6 is a 35 bedded, busy medical ward with specialities in stroke and frail elderly care. The ward also incorporates the 4 bedded Acute Stroke Unit.

Our team pride themselves on exceeding the expectations of our patients and their families and you can be assured of our commitment to your personal and professional development. A full preceptorship package is available to support your needs. Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Main duties of the job

1. Support the patient with personal care, nutrition and fluid management.
2. Report to and support the registered nurse.
3. Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy.
4. Follow the infection prevention guidance.

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 here.

Person specification

Experience

• Worked in a care setting
• Experience with manual handling of patients
• Worked in a Hospital environment

Education and Qualification

• Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent relevant experience to level 3

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision, as well as part of a team
• Communicate effectively and report changes in patients' conditions
• Able to deliver a range of clinical care duties, clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECGs, simple wound dressings

The Behavioural Standards Framework

Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.

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.

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.