Clinical Support Worker - Orthopaedics
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 working in two distinct ward environments allowing them to develop their skills in elective and trauma orthopaedics.
Ward 12 is a 13 bedded, ring-fenced, elective orthopaedic unit which specialises in providing care for patients undergoing complex total hip and total knee replacements, along with other upper and lower limb surgery.
WAFFU (Wirral Acute Femoral Fracture Unit) is an 8 bedded unit, which aims to optimise the care of our acute femoral fracture patients during their preoperative and early postoperative phase. Ensuring The National Hip Fracture Database Gold standards are met for all of our patients. The WAFFU team will be responsible for ensuring our patients receive the best standards of care from acute admission liaising closely with the Emergency Department.
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.
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
26 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
408-24-121-A
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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