Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support Worker
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 331-8003036-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow In Furness
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Ward 9
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.
Job overview
We would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Ward 9. Ward 9 is a 33 bedded, busy medical ward with specialities in gastroenterology and cardiology. The ward also incorporates the 11 bedded inpatient oncology/haematology suite. We are Gold Standard accredited ward for providing high standards of care for our end of life patients and take pride in our designated maple suite
Our team pride 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
Support the patient with personal care, nutrition and fluid management.
Report to and support the registered nurse.
Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy.
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 visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Worked in a care setting
- experience with manual handling of patients
Desirable criteria
- worked in a Hospital environment
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent relevant experience to level 3
Desirable criteria
- IT qualification
Skills ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- able to maintain accurate patients records
- able to work on own initiative with limited supervision, as awell as part of a team
- communicate effectively and report changes in patients conditions
Desirable criteria
- able to deliver a range of clinical care duties, clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECGs, simple wound dressings
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
- Michelle Mclaughlin
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 403678
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