Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive community nursing team in Kendal District Nursing teams. 1 x 37.5 hour post You will demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for holistic patient centred delivery of care within the community, with a focus on personal and professional development. You will work as part of a dynamic team who give equal importance to staff health and wellbeing, in addition to providing high standard care to our community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge relating to the increasing complexity of care delivered within the community, including wound, pressure ulcer and end of life care. You will need access to your own transport and the ability to travel as required. Main duties of the job This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently. The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development to facilitate advancement in skills such as medication administration and catheter maintenance care. You will work as part of the Integrated Care Community (ICC's) covering a 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, 7 days a week. You may also be expected to work across a variety of DN teams in the Community Care Group to maintain service delivery. Community Nurses work closely with all health and social care disciplinaries to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence through reablement and management of long term conditions. 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. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-C12970125 Job locations Kendal District Nurses Beck House kendal LA9 7RG Job description Job responsibilities Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team to provide support to the Nursing staff and you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes. 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team to provide support to the Nursing staff and you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes. 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification QUALIFICATION Essential Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 or appropriate qualification Desirable NVQ level 3 or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in a health or social care setting. Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working with older persons. Experience of working with palliative care patients knowledge Essential Evidence of recent/ongoing training skills Essential Ability to communicate efectively both verbally and in writing Access to own vehicle/Ability to travel as required Basic IT skills Desirable Venepuncture Wound care experience Person Specification QUALIFICATION Essential Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 or appropriate qualification Desirable NVQ level 3 or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in a health or social care setting. Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working with older persons. Experience of working with palliative care patients knowledge Essential Evidence of recent/ongoing training skills Essential Ability to communicate efectively both verbally and in writing Access to own vehicle/Ability to travel as required Basic IT skills Desirable Venepuncture Wound care experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Kendal District Nurses Beck House kendal LA9 7RG Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)