Clinical Support Worker - Ward 7

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust invites applications for the Clinical Support Worker position on Ward 6. This is a role involving direct patient care in a busy medical environment, ensuring high standards of patient support and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting and hospital environment required.
• Completion of NHS care certificate or similar qualifications preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care and nutrition.
• Report to and assist registered nurses.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to infection prevention protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of personal care

Effective communication

Manual handling

Clinical observations

Blood glucose monitoring

Wound dressing

Education

NHS care certificate or equivalent relevant experience to level 3

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker - Ward 7

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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 5 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.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 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

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 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
• 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.

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust