Clinical Support Worker - Ward 7 Respiratory/ General Medical Ward

Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse(RN) providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the registered nurse.

Direct patient care. Washing and dressing patients, mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids. Helping with toilet needs and mobility and prevention of pressure ulcers.

Giving patients high quality care and attention and ensuring patientsafety .

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/

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.

Education and qualifications

Essential: - Good general education; - Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable: - Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area; - Completed Trust Support Worker Programme; - ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential: - Previous experience of working with the general public

Desirable: - Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential: - Good basic hygiene skills; - Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision

Desirable: - Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues; - IT skills to basic level