Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at Furness General Hospital for a Non Clinical Support Worker on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward - Ward 2.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population.
We invite candidates who want to help us make a difference for our patients.
Main duties of the job
You will work in conjunction with all staff to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed satisfactorily.
1. Support clinical care delivery
2. Co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area
3. Ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy, and comfortable environment
4. Ensure that food is available to meet the patients' needs
5. Assist ward staff to receive, welcome, and guide patients and visitors onto the ward
6. Assist in daily bed making
7. Assist in the preparation of bed areas on discharge of patients
8. Assist nursing staff with the feeding of patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food charts where necessary
9. Ensure all patients are afforded privacy and dignity throughout their stay
10. Ensure that there is an adequate linen supply throughout the day
11. Respond to health emergencies as appropriate
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.
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 for non-life-threatening conditions.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. Additionally, local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job responsibilities
For more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay on our website here.
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
1. Good general education
2. Previous experience of working with the general public
3. Basic cleaning skills
Desirable
1. Demonstrated interest in learning and further education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
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