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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker - Pre Op Assessment Unit

The closing date is 10 April 2026

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Job summary

  • An exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident Clinical Support Worker to join the POA team at FHG on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
  • Work in support of and under the direction of a Pre-OperativeAssessment Nurse, providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse (RN).
  • Record patient information.
  • Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.
  • Perform Relevant Clinical Skills: Phlebotomy / ECG

Main duties of the job

  • Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the wellbeing of patients.

  • Assist the RN's in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care.

  • Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care.

  • Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport

  • Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately.

  • Recognise changes in patient condition and report to a RN.

  • Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met.

  • Support RN's in providing information and advice on health promotion.

  • Instigate emergency procedures e.g. fire; CPR.

  • Responsible for high standards of cleanliness and follow all guidelines set by infection control policy.

  • Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated area.

  • Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role.

  • Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team development.

  • Carry out and record basic observation/test results and report changes to a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse (RN).

  • Undertakes simple procedures using aseptic technique

  • Performs a range of relevant clinical skills e.g. Phlebotomy, ECG,

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.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-7858221-UHMB

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Road

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

experience and skills

Essential

  • Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills
  • Completed Trust support worker development programme
  • Evidence of venepuncture skills
  • Experience of manual handling of patient
  • Previous experience of working in a care environment
  • Able to accurately update patient records for care delivered including changes to patient condition.
  • Ability to carry out routine duties acting on own initiative with limited supervision.
  • Ability to use IT skills proficiently on using relevant IT systems.
  • Ability to supervise others eg T-level students, new Band 3 CSW etc
  • Caring, Self motivated, Enthusiastic, Approachable, Diplomatic, Innovative and Flexible

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent
  • Experience of recording ECG's
  • Previous experience in OPD

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of the NHS Care Certificate or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or a willingness to undertake this.
  • Good standard of basic English and Maths
  • Knowledge and skills at manual handling of patients using lifting aids and adaptions.
  • Good standard of basic IT skills such as emailing, Teams and Word / Excel

Desirable

  • IT qualification
Person Specification

experience and skills

Essential

  • Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills
  • Completed Trust support worker development programme
  • Evidence of venepuncture skills
  • Experience of manual handling of patient
  • Previous experience of working in a care environment
  • Able to accurately update patient records for care delivered including changes to patient condition.
  • Ability to carry out routine duties acting on own initiative with limited supervision.
  • Ability to use IT skills proficiently on using relevant IT systems.
  • Ability to supervise others eg T-level students, new Band 3 CSW etc
  • Caring, Self motivated, Enthusiastic, Approachable, Diplomatic, Innovative and Flexible

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent
  • Experience of recording ECG's
  • Previous experience in OPD

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of the NHS Care Certificate or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or a willingness to undertake this.
  • Good standard of basic English and Maths
  • Knowledge and skills at manual handling of patients using lifting aids and adaptions.
  • Good standard of basic IT skills such as emailing, Teams and Word / Excel

Desirable

  • IT qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Road

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

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Road

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pre-Operative Assessment Clinical leader

Jane Sharrock or Nicola Swindlehurst

Jane.sharrock@mbht.nhs.uk

01524512116

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-7858221-UHMB

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Road

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Supporting documents

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