Clinical Support Worker - Acute Medical Unit

Job summary

We would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Acute Medical Unit (AMU). AMUis a 20 bedded, busy medical ward with specialities in acute care.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 satisfactory6 monthprobationary period . This will give thenew staffmember an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include supporting the patient with personal care, nutrition and fluid intake. Clinical Support Workers are expected to report to and support the Registered Nurses. Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy and follow infection prevention guidance.

You will receive structured appraisal, support, mentorship and training

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 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.