Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 331-L19270925
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Ward 33
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
Ward 33 is a 27 bedded acute surgical ward specialising in elective surgical care and a selection of trauma patients. We cover surgical specialities including colorectal, ENT, MaxFax, urology, orthopaedics, breast and gyne care.
We are a fast paced ward, admitting between 8 - 15 patients daily. Staff must be prepared to provide high quality, safe care.
Applicants must be prepared to work a full range of shifts covering a 24/7 service including weekends, long days and nights.
Main duties of the job
To care for patients post-operatively, monitoring vital signs, providing personal care and emotional support.
Working as part of a dedicated team to provide high quality patient care to both day case patients and patients with longer terms needs.
We are committed to supporting our staff to develop themselves through advanced clinical skills and further training.
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.
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, numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
- Completed Trusts Support Worker
- Development Programme
Experience
Essential criteria
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Previous experience in a care environment
Desirable criteria
- Ability to lead a team
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
- Kath Akrigg
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 583433
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