Clinical Support Worker, Willow C

Clinical Support Worker – Band 3 – 37.5 hours An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team on Willow C. Our medical cardiology ward cares for patients with a variety of medical and cardiac conditions. You will be welcomed into a friendly team with a variety of tasks that will keep your day busy. Essential Criteria The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link under the “Read this before applying” section. Responsibilities Assist the registered nurses or other healthcare practitioners in providing high‑quality patient care. When trained and deemed competent, undertake clinical activities using appropriate equipment. Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times, providing care in a compassionate and sensitive manner. Be an effective part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to departmental objectives. Continue to develop and maintain competencies in nursing tasks to maintain high‑quality, safe care. Contribute to housekeeping and other ward or department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, replenishing stock and ensuring clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly. Work under direct or indirect supervision of registered practitioners or assistant practitioners. The role requires staff to work days, nights and weekends. As NCIC, we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. We aim to create a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and offer a wide range of community and acute services throughout the county. Key Principles Being a clinically‑led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. CRB check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. DBS Charges Standard Check: £21.50 + £5.90 administration = £27.40 (deducted from salary over 4 months or one‑off payment) Enhanced Check: £49.50 + £5.90 administration = £55.40 (deducted from salary over 4 months or one‑off payment) Benefits 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years Flexible working scheme NHS discounts* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS pension scheme Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems Subject to eligibility Applicants are required to check eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa – if you do not meet eligibility criteria you will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or the Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. See our policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post may close earlier than the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked via an email notification to log onto their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr