We have the opportunity for individuals who are caring and compassionate and enjoy being part of an established and hard-working team, to join us on Ward 24 in a Clinical Support Worker role. The right candidate will implement a high standard of care and ensure patient safety is paramount.
Previous care experience is essential, and completion of care certificate is desirable.
* Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.
* Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium.
* Prioritising own workload.
* Inform qualified staff of changes in patient's condition or observations.
* Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
* Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual.
* Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.
* Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly.
* Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
* Assist in the safe handling of patients' valuables and property.
* Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
* Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care.
* Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required.
* Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Ellis Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Lisaellis3@nhs.net Telephone number: 0151 678 5111 Ext 2297
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