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Clinical Support Worker - Abbey View

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

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Job summary

We would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Abbey View.

Various Hours available.

Abbey View is a 20 bed unit where we car for patients with non-complex medical conditions, patients needing rehabilitation post surgery or post Acute illness and for patients at the end of life.

You will receive structured appraisal, support, mentorship and training.

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.

About us

We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-C2871223

Job locations

FGH

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF


Job description

Job 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Good General Education
  • Basic Literacy

Desirable

  • Prepared to work towards NVQ level 2/3

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care environment.

Desirable

  • Manual handling of patients using lifting aids

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to Communitcate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood).
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
  • Caring for people.
  • IT skills basic level

Desirable

  • Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Good General Education
  • Basic Literacy

Desirable

  • Prepared to work towards NVQ level 2/3

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care environment.

Desirable

  • Manual handling of patients using lifting aids

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to Communitcate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood).
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
  • Caring for people.
  • IT skills basic level

Desirable

  • Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

FGH

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

FGH

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Miss Sandy Cannon

sandra.cannon@mbht.nhs.uk

01229402908

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-C2871223

Job locations

FGH

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF


Supporting documents

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