Job summary Ward 2 is a Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward - caring for patients who have either fractured a bone or have muscular-skeletal conditions. We are looking for a clinical support worker to join the team, which is committed to high standards of nursing care and providing a positive patient experience. You will be required to 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. Giving patients high quality care and attention and ensuring patient safety Main duties of the job The Main Duties of this job involve the provision of direct patient care. Washing and dressing patients- supporting patients to maintain and improve independence, toward a safe and timely discharge. Also including mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids. Helping with toilet needs and mobility with a strong focus on the prevention of pressure ulcers. The post holder will also be required to work with the team, to ensure a clean and safe environment to enhance patient care. About us We operatefrom 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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-B15250325 Job locations Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow in Furness LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities Detailed Job description attached. Main responsibilities The Main Duties of this job involve the provision of direct patient care. Washing and dressing patients- supporting patients to maintain and improve independence, toward a safe and timely discharge. Also including mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids. Helping with toilet needs and mobility with a strong focus on the prevention of pressure ulcers. The post holder will also be required to work with the team, to ensure a clean and safe environment to enhance patient care. Job description Job responsibilities Detailed Job description attached. Main responsibilities The Main Duties of this job involve the provision of direct patient care. Washing and dressing patients- supporting patients to maintain and improve independence, toward a safe and timely discharge. Also including mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids. Helping with toilet needs and mobility with a strong focus on the prevention of pressure ulcers. The post holder will also be required to work with the team, to ensure a clean and safe environment to enhance patient care. Person Specification care experince Essential care experience Desirable experience working NHS Person Specification care experince Essential care experience Desirable experience working NHS 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow in Furness LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)