Clinical Support Worker - Ward 16

Uhmb; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization invites enthusiastic Clinical Support Workers to join their Gynaecological Nursing team. The role involves supporting patient care in various settings, requiring effective communication and teamwork skills. Candidates should be committed to high standards of care and willing to pursue further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public.
• Experience caring for patients in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support a comprehensive Gynaecological nursing service.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Support patients and families with palliative and end-of-life care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Basic hygiene skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Good general education

Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 and 3

Completion of Trust Support Worker Programme

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is committed to enhancing workforce diversity and encourages applications from individuals supporting our goal of becoming inclusively effortless. We especially welcome applicants from protected groups, including BAME, LGBT+, and people with disabilities.

Job overview

We invite enthusiastic, motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our Gynaecological Nursing team on ward 16 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Funding is available for both full-time and part-time, permanent positions.

Main duties of the job

You will support a comprehensive Gynaecological nursing service, covering inpatients, day surgery, and occasionally outpatients. An interest in women's health, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high standards of care are essential.

You will be able to:

1. Work effectively as part of a team
2. Support staff in delivering patient-focused care
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills
4. Commit to personal development
5. Support patients and families with palliative and end-of-life care

Working for our organisation

Our services operate across three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal—as well as community healthcare facilities including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

Each hospital provides a range of services, including emergency, critical care, outpatient, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, complemented by community outreach services to support independence and health management.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information on duties and responsibilities, please view the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Good general education—basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 and 3 in care-related areas
• Completion of Trust Support Worker Programme
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working with the public
• Experience caring for patients in a healthcare setting

Skills, ability, and knowledge

• Effective communication skills
• Basic hygiene skills
• Ability to follow instructions and provide feedback to senior staff
• Teamwork and initiative skills
• Understanding of NHS structure and current issues

Note: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

We promote flexible working and are committed to Equal Opportunities and being Effortlessly Inclusive.

Our policies include a No Smoking Policy. Only candidates demonstrating how they meet the Person Specification will be shortlisted. We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Interview expenses are generally not covered unless specified. For roles requiring Disclosure & Barring Service checks, a fee applies. Newly appointed staff will undergo a 6-month probation period. We offer a Pre-Onboarding system to assist new staff with settling in, accessible at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a DBS disclosure.