Clinical Support Worker - Ward 31
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Job summary
We have the opportunity for individuals who are caring and compassionate and enjoy being part of a hard-working team to join us on Ward 31 in a Clinical Support Worker role to implement a high standard of care and ensure patient safety is paramount. As we open this clinical ward to assist with the seasonal demands across the Division of Medicine.
Previous care experience is essential, and completion of care certificate is desirable
Ward 31 is a 16-bed medical ward caring for adults specialising in general medicine, which is planned to open in November as a phased approached to our winter planning.
All successful candidates will be allocated to a suitable ward within the medicine division following the end winter period and closure of ward 31 when no longer required, to continue on with the nursing career at WUTH.
Main duties of the job
To assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients' care plan. Also undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.
Provide personal care to patients e.g. Bathing, toileting, feeding and care of the dying.Work in accordance to Trust policies and procedures.Demonstrates own duties to new starters and others as appropriate.Observe patients and reports any changes to a Registered Nurse.Perform basic observation process by using automated device for temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation's and respiratory.Take basic patient measurements e.g. height and weight
About us
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
There is an on-site car park and access to cycle to work schemes. There is access to onsite shops and a subsidised staff restaurant. Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
17 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
408-23-1170
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Upton Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Upton Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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