Health Care Support Worker - Community
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly team in the Community setting.
We are conveniently based at the end of the Bay Gateway with excellent links to Lancaster and the M6.
A car driver with a full UK licence is essential.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Details
Date posted
14 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year £18,813 to £20,795 (per annum) pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
331-C1710224
Job locations
Heysham Primary Care Centre
Middleton Way
Heysham
LA3 2LE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Heysham Primary Care Centre
Middleton Way
Heysham
LA3 2LE
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Employer contact details
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