Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has developed for an experienced clinical support worker to join the elective team on the Clatterbridge site.
M2 Orthopaedic is a 20 bedded ring fenced elective orthopaedic ward. All of our patients are admitted for surgery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the nursing staff in providing pre and postoperative care for all of our patients.
Experience within care is essential and the care certificate although not essential is desirable. If you do not currently hold a care certificate you must be willing to work towards achieving it.
Due to the nature of elective work, M2 Orthopaedic has quieter periods, and during this time it is expected that staff will be moved to support our colleagues in Arrowe Park Hospital. A professional approach is required and expected when asked to move.
Main duties of the job
To assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients' care plan. Also undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.
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
* 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.
* Undertake all Mandatory training
* Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate
* Completed Care Certificate
* Experience working in a clinical environment
* Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Personal Attributes
* Understand when to seek support and advice
* Aware of personal and professional limitations
* Ability to perform when under pressure
* Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
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.
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