Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 331-L6650724
- 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
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Acute Surgical Unit
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 for arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join the team on the Acute Surgical Unit (ASU) at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
ASU is an 18 bedded inpatient unit & Surgical Emergency Ambulatory Care (SEAC) area with 20 chairs.
We are a very friendly team, who pride ourselves on giving the best care to our patients.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with previous care experience and flexibility to work day and night shifts.
You will receive structured appraisal, support and training.
Main duties of the job
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.
Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Giving patients high quality care and attention and ensuring patient safety.
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
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
- Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
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
- Sharon Atkinson & Helen Baines
- Job title
- Unit Managers
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524512375
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