University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker - Ward 16

The closing date is 03 June 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated Clinical Support Worker's to join our Gynaecological Nursing team on ward 16 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

We have funding for permanent full time and part-time positions available.

Main duties of the job

You will assist in a fully integrated Gynaecological nursing service covering inpatients, day case surgery and occasionally outpatients. Interest in women's health issues, good communication skills and a commitment to providing high standards of care are essential attributes for the post.You will be able to:Work as an effective team memberTo support staff in the delivery of patient focused careDemonstrate effective communication skillsCommitted to personal developmentSupport patients and families with palliative and end of life care

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.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-L16960525

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


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 qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education- basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
  • Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with patients in a care environment

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood).
  • Good basic hygiene skills
  • Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision.

Desirable

  • Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
  • IT skills to basic level
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education- basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
  • Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with patients in a care environment

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood).
  • Good basic hygiene skills
  • Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision.

Desirable

  • Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
  • IT skills to basic level

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

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


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

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Laura Clayton

laura.clayton@mbht.nhs.uk

01524583820

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-L16960525

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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