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Clinical Support Worker – Ward 6 (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Techwaka

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Ward 6, specializing in care for stroke and frail elderly patients. The role involves supporting personal care and nutrition, maintaining hygiene, and providing quality care. With a comprehensive preceptorship package, the position offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a thriving medical environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a care setting, with manual handling of patients.
  • IT qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Support patients with personal care and fluid management.
  • Report changes to registered nurse and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Able to maintain accurate patient records
Ability to work on own initiative
Effective communication

Education

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

Job description

Job summary

We would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Ward 6.Ward6 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

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

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 description
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

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

  • Worked in a care setting
  • experience with manual handling of patients

Desirable

  • worked in a Hospital environment

Education and QualificationEssential

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

Desirable

  • IT qualification

Skills ability and knowledgeEssential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
  • able to maintain accurate patients records
  • able to work on own initiative with limited supervision, as awell as part of a team
  • communicate effectively and report changes in patients conditions

Desirable

  • able to deliver a range of clinical care duties, clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECGs, simple wound dressings

Person Specification
ExperienceEssential

  • Worked in a care setting
  • experience with manual handling of patients

Desirable

  • worked in a Hospital environment

Education and QualificationEssential

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

Desirable

  • IT qualification

Skills ability and knowledgeEssential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
  • able to maintain accurate patients records
  • able to work on own initiative with limited supervision, as awell as part of a team
  • communicate effectively and report changes in patients conditions

Desirable

  • able to deliver a range of clinical care duties, clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECGs, simple wound dressings

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer detailsEmployer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow In Furness

LA14 4LF

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