Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 37.5 hours per week (days and nights)
- Job ref
- 331-L4690524-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Ward 4
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 welcome and encourage 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.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for additional Clinical Support Workers to join the team on Ward 4 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals, ideally with previous care experience. Shift system in operation including nights.
You will be required to provide basic patient care, maintain a clean and tidy environment and have a caring and compassionate nature.
Main duties of the job
This post is full time hours 37.5 hours per week and will cover both day and night shifts.
You will receive structured appraisal, support, mentorship and training. You will 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. Y
ou will be required to provide basic patient care, maintain a clean and tidy environment and have a caring and compassionate nature.
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 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.
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 visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
- Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
- ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with the general public
Desirable criteria
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good basic hygiene skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
- IT skills to basic level
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sandra Giles
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 551334
- Additional information
Sandra Giles - Ward Manager Ward 4
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