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Clinical Support Worker - Ward 2

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

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Job summary

An opportunity has for arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join the team on Ward 2 Furness General Hospital .

Ward 2 is a 24 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. We are a very friendly team, who pride ourselves on giving the best care to our patients, and support for families and carers.

We are looking for enthusiastic, diligent and motivated individuals with previous care experience and flexibility to work day and night shifts. You will receive structured appraisal, support and training.

Main duties of the job

Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse(RN) providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the registered nurse.

  • Providing patients with high quality care and attention and ensuring patient safety maintained.
  • Direct patient care:- Washing and dressing patients, mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids. Helping with toilet needs and mobility and prevention of pressure ulcers.
  • Promote rehabilitation under the guidance of the Registered Nurse working with the multi-disciplinary team

About us

We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Date posted

27 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-B16320425

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
  • Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Manual Handling Patients using lift aids

Skills ability and knowldge

Essential

  • Good basic hygiene skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team , as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
  • Care work

Desirable

  • Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
  • IT skills to basic level
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
  • Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Manual Handling Patients using lift aids

Skills ability and knowldge

Essential

  • Good basic hygiene skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team , as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
  • Care work

Desirable

  • Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
  • IT skills to basic level

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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Christopher Langley

chris.langley@mbht.nhs.uk

01229491008

Date posted

27 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-B16320425

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Supporting documents

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