Clinical Support Worker - Patient Progression Unit

Job summary

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Clinical Support Worker to join our family here on the Patient Progression Unit. PPU is a 4 bedded step up step down unit caring for post op surgical patients, deteriorating patients and acutely unwell patients. The patients are cared for on a 1:2 nurse ratio with a support worker to enhance the care delivery.

Main duties of the job

The support worker role has an element of direct and supervised patient care, housekeeping, audit and stores. There is a high focus on infection prevention.We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and committed individuals who share our passion and vision. In return we offer a friendly and welcoming working environment with a focus on your personal development. You will work your shifts over 3 days with an occasional requirement to cover a night shift.

Informal visits to the department are welcomed.

About us

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.