Job summary An opportunity has arisen at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for a Non Clinical Support Worker on the Emergency Department. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population. We would 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 in order to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed in a satisfactory manner, this job involves transporting patients around the department to radiology and to the admitting ward. This also entails: To support clinical care delivery To co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area To ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment Ensure that food is available to meet the patients' needs Assist the ward staff to receive, welcome and guide patients and visitors onto the ward Assist in the preparation of bed areas on discharge of patients Assist nursing staff with the feeding of patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food charts where necessary Ensure all patients are afforded privacy and dignity throughout their stay Ensure that there is an adequate linen supply throughout the day 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 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 23 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 331-L12011224-A Job locations Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP 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 Shortlisting Criteria Essential Good general education Basic numeracy Previous experience of working with the general public Basic cleaning skills Desirable To demonstrate an interest in learning and further education Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria Essential Good general education Basic numeracy Previous experience of working with the general public Basic cleaning skills Desirable To demonstrate an 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 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 Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)