Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Clinical Support Worker within the Emergency Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic, experienced Healthcare Workers who keen to deliver high standards of care within the ever changing area of Care. The Emergency Department is proactively developing its nursing workforce to provide excellent and visionary healthcare for their patients. You will have a proven track record of achieving high standards of care and also of continuing professional development. The delivery of safe and effective care is at the forefront of our goals and objectives. Main duties of the job Provides personal care to patients e.g. Bathing, toileting, feeding and care of the dying. Works in accordance to Trust policies and procedures. Demonstrates own duties to new starters and others as appropriate. Observes patients and reports any changes to a Registered Nurse. Perform basic observation process by using automated device for temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory. Take basic patient measurements e.g. height and weight. About us 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. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-24-1101 Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Upton CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Level 2 in Care (or appropriate experience and commit to undertaking and completing within 18 months of commencement) If the Care Certificate is not held, this must be completed on commencement in role Desirable Completed Care Certificate Experience working in a healthcare environment Experience working in the NHS Personal Attributes Essential Understand when to seek support and advice Aware of personal and professional limitations Ability to perform in a busy environment Caring, polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated Willing to learn and develop Knowledge and Skills Desirable Proven problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Level 2 in Care (or appropriate experience and commit to undertaking and completing within 18 months of commencement) If the Care Certificate is not held, this must be completed on commencement in role Desirable Completed Care Certificate Experience working in a healthcare environment Experience working in the NHS Personal Attributes Essential Understand when to seek support and advice Aware of personal and professional limitations Ability to perform in a busy environment Caring, polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated Willing to learn and develop Knowledge and Skills Desirable Proven problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 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 Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Upton CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)