Clinical Support Worker - Ward 6

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider, specializing in stroke and frail elderly care. This role on Ward 6 offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a busy medical environment. With a commitment to personal and professional development, you will be supported through a comprehensive onboarding process. Your contributions will help exceed patient expectations and ensure high-quality care in a collaborative setting. If you are eager to make a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting, manual handling of patients.
• Desirable: Experience in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care, nutrition, and fluid management.
• Report to and support registered nurses.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment.

Skills

Knowledge of personal care

Accurate record-keeping

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Education

Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent to level 3

IT qualification

Job description

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Location: United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 6 May 2025

Job summary

We welcome applicants eager to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Ward 6. Ward 6 is a 35-bed busy medical ward specializing in stroke and frail elderly care, including a 5-bed Acute Stroke Unit. Our team prides itself on exceeding patient and family expectations, with a strong commitment to your personal and professional development. Newly appointed staff will undergo a 6-month probationary period to familiarize with the role and environment.

Main duties of the job

1. Support patients with personal care, nutrition, and fluid management.
2. Report to and support registered nurses.
3. Maintain a clean and tidy environment.
4. Follow infection prevention guidelines.

About us

We operate across three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, along with community healthcare facilities including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. Our services include emergency, critical care, outpatient, diagnostic, and community health services aimed at helping individuals remain independent and manage their health effectively.

Job description & responsibilities

For detailed duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents or visit our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Experience in a care setting, manual handling of patients.
• Desirable: Experience in a hospital environment.

Education & Qualifications

• Essential: Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent to level 3.
• Desirable: IT qualification.

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge of personal care, accurate record-keeping, ability to work independently and in a team, effective communication.
• Desirable: Ability to perform clinical duties like blood glucose monitoring, ECGs, wound dressings.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, compliant with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

Name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow In Furness, LA14 4LF

Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

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