Clinical Support Worker - MTLC

Job summary

Please come and join us as a Clinical Support Worker in Medicine and Long Term Conditions.

We have a number of vacancies across the division, these don't come up very often and are only vacant as people working on here have progressed.

We welcome applications from experienced clinical support workers (from NHS and private sector) and also welcome applications from people who live the the trust values of Respect Compassion Teamwork and Professionalism.

Part-time and Full-time hours are available, applicants must be willing to work over the twenty-three hour per week and have a mixture of shifts (days/nights/weekends).

Main duties of the job

Support the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward / department clinical team as required.

Assist in the maintenance of the patient's individual hygiene requirements, including supporting/ undertaking fundamental patient care, such as washing, dressing, skin care, oral care, hair care, nail care etc. Ensure any concerns or changes in the patients' condition are reported to the registered practitioner.

Assist in the prevention of pressure ulcers, complete required documentation and report any concerns or changes in skin integrity to the registered practitioner.

Assist in the preparation of patients prior to them receiving meals and beverages, providing assistance with feeding / drinking where appropriate.

Correctly record and monitor dietary and fluid intake of patients, informing registered practitioners of progress and / or any difficulties relating to dietary / fluid intake experienced by the patient.

Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and other healthcare practitioners.

Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers whilst in hospital, seeking support from a registered practitioner when required.

In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are always adhered to.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment