Clinical Support Worker - Ward 16

Job summary

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated Clinical Support Worker's to join our Gynaecological Nursing team on ward 16 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

We have funding for a permanent full time and part-time positions available.

The departments are committed to appraisal to support continuous education and professional development.

Main duties of the job

You will assist in a fully integrated Gynaecological nursing service covering inpatients, day case surgery and occasionally outpatients. Interest in women's health issues, good communication skills and a commitment to providing high standards of care are essential attributes for the post. You will be able to:Work as an effective team memberTo support staff in the delivery of patient focused careDemonstrate effective communication skillsCommitted to personal developmentSupport patients and families with palliative and end of life care

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 health care 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.