Main area: Clinical Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (days/night/long days)
Job ref: 331-B12281224
Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Furness General Hospital
Town: Barrow In Furness
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59
Clinical Support Worker - Ward 6
NHS AfC: Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcomes and encourages applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Ward 6. Ward 6 is a 35 bedded, busy medical ward with specialties in stroke and frail elderly care. The ward also incorporates the 4 bedded Acute Stroke Unit.
Our team prides themselves on exceeding the expectations of our patients and their families, and you can be assured of our commitment to your personal and professional development. A full preceptorship package is available to support your needs. Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
Main duties of the job
1. Support the patient with personal care, nutrition and fluid management.
2. Report to and support the registered nurse.
3. Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy.
4. Follow the infection prevention guidance.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 by visiting our website here.
Person specification
Experience
* Worked in a care setting
* Experience with manual handling of patients
* Worked in a Hospital environment
Education and Qualification
* Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent relevant experience to level 3
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
* Able to maintain accurate patient records
* Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision, as well as part of a team
* Communicate effectively and report changes in patients' conditions
* Able to deliver a range of clinical care duties, clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECGs, simple wound dressings
The Behavioural Standards Framework
Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and an additional £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid, etc. To access, click on this link here.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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