Job summary A position have arisen in the Outpatient Department at the Westmorland General Hospital for a Clinical Support Worker Band 3 The post is Part Time at 32hrs per weekWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team providing high quality, compassionate, patient focused care to work within the Outpatients at WGH. Main duties of the job Working under supervision you will be required to work flexibly within the team which includes evening and weekend shifts to support clinical service delivery within the department. You must possess excellent communication, IT and customer care skills and demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of the wider team. It would be desirable if you possessed an NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care.Previous experience in outpatients is an advantage but not essential. 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 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, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 331-K15520425 Job locations Westmorland General Hospital Burton Road Kendal LA9 7RG Job description Job 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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job 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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification education Essential oGood general education oBasic literacy and numeracy skills o2 years experience at clinical support worker level Desirable ECDL or equivalent Experience Essential oPrevious experience in a care environment oManual handling of patients, using lifting aids Desirable Phlebotomy skills Previous experience within designated area Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Understanding of confidentiality IT skills - basic level Caring for people Desirable Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues Person Specification education Essential oGood general education oBasic literacy and numeracy skills o2 years experience at clinical support worker level Desirable ECDL or equivalent Experience Essential oPrevious experience in a care environment oManual handling of patients, using lifting aids Desirable Phlebotomy skills Previous experience within designated area Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Understanding of confidentiality IT skills - basic level Caring for people Desirable Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Westmorland General Hospital Burton Road Kendal LA9 7RG Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)