Job summary
We are excited to offer the opportunity for Clinical Support Workers to join our family here on Ward 5 and SEAC.
We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and committed individuals who share our passion and vision. In return we offer a flexible working environment with a focus on your personal development.
Main duties of the job
Ward 5 is a busy environment that cares for a diverse range of patient groups.
You will join a proud, efficient and hardworking team who are committed to exceeding the expectations of their patients.
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.
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
1. Good general education- basic literacy and numeracy skills
2. Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area
Desirable
3. Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
4. Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
5. ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
6. Previous experience of working with the general public
Desirable
7. Previous experience of working with patients in a care environment
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
8. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood).
9. Good basic hygiene skills
10. Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
11. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision.
Desirable
12. Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
13. IT skills to basic level