Clinical Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker within are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to take a leadership role within the acute setting and be a support to both the Clinical Support Workers team and the Nursing team alike.

You will be expected to perform clinical skills and aid assessment of medical patients referred into the Unit

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and receive structured appraisal, support, mentorship and training.

As a Clinical Support Worker you will:

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. Perform clinical skills ie. venepuncture, ECG and cannulation Record patient information. Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records. Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the well being of patients. Assist the RN's in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care. Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care. Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport.

About us

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 health care 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.

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

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Good general education Basic literacy and numeracy skills Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area

Desirable

Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area Care certificate

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with the general public Worked within an acute clinical area as a Clinical Support Worker

Desirable

Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

Good basic hygiene skills Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision Advanced clinical skills ie. venepuncture

Desirable

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

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