Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical support worker to come and join our team on Ward 26.
We are a 33 bedded ward who support patients who are acutely unwell. Candidates need to be enthusiastic, hard working and have a keen interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
We will support candidates with further training if needed within diabetes, endocrinology and general medicine.
Main duties of the job
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
1. Level 2 in Care (or appropriate experience and commit to undertaking and completing within 18 months of commencement)
2. Undertake all Mandatory training
3. Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate
Desirable
4. Completed Care Certificate
5. Experience working in a clinical environment
6. Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
7. Proven problem solving skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
8. Ability to perform when under pressure
9. Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
10. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Personal Attributes
Essential
11. Understand when to seek support and advice
12. Aware of personal and professional limitations
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
13. If the Care Certificate is not held, this must be completed on commencement in role.