Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Furness General Hospital
Town: Barrow-In-Furness
Salary: £24,625 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/04/2025 23:59
Clinical Support Worker - Acute Medical Unit
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
We would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Acute Medical Unit (AMU). AMU is a 20 bedded, busy medical ward with specialities in acute care.
Our team pride themselves on exceeding the expectations of our patients and their families and you can be assured of our commitment to your personal and professional development. A full preceptorship package is available to support your needs. Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
Main duties of the job
1. Support the patient with personal care, nutrition and fluid management.
2. Report to and support the registered nurse.
3. Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy.
4. Follow the infection prevention guidance.
Working for our organisation
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 healthcare 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, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main 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 here.
Person specification
* Health and Social care experience.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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