Clinical Support Worker - Ward 10

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a clinical support worker to join our established nursing team. We are looking for Clinical Support Workers who are motivated and want to make a difference to patient outcomes and wish to join our welcoming team.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity of work in an acute environment allowing them to develop their skills in trauma orthopaedics.

Ward 10 is a 22 bedded orthopaedic unit which specialises in providing care for trauma patients undergoing complex total hip and total knee replacements, along with other upper and lower limb surgery.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care
Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium
Prioritising own workload
Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations
Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate
Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual
Undertake some clerical duties such as filing
Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly
Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property

About us

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.

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-24-477

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrow Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Level 2 in Care (or appropriate experience and commit to undertaking and completing within 18 months of commencement)
If the Care Certificate is not held, this must be completed on commencement in role
Undertake all Mandatory training
Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate

Desirable

Completed Care Certificate
Experience working in a clinical environment
Experience working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Proven problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Personal Attributes

Essential

Understand when to seek support and advice
Aware of personal and professional limitations
Ability to perform when under pressure
Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Level 2 in Care (or appropriate experience and commit to undertaking and completing within 18 months of commencement)
If the Care Certificate is not held, this must be completed on commencement in role
Undertake all Mandatory training
Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate

Desirable

Completed Care Certificate
Experience working in a clinical environment
Experience working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Proven problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Personal Attributes

Essential

Understand when to seek support and advice
Aware of personal and professional limitations
Ability to perform when under pressure
Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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