Clinical Support Worker - Ward 2

Job summary

Please come and join us on ward 2!

We have several CSW vacancy on ward 2 and an exciting plan to become a dementia unit which will open the opportunity and offer the privilege to care for the dementia patients ,be their voice and provide the best care they deserve.

Ward 2 is a 34 bedded elderly care ward, we pride ourselves on compassionate and person centred care. We also work to make relatives and visitors feel comfortable on the ward and all work together as partners in care for the patient.

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-four hour day and have a mixture of shifts (days/nights/weekends).

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. If you do not have valid UK Right to Work documentation, please do not apply.

Main duties of the job

Assist in undertaking activities of living in accordance with the care planprescribed by staff.

These duties will include

1. Delivery of hygiene care, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care,mobility and rehabilitation and offer psychological support.2. Assist in the taking and recording of patient's observations3. Report changes to patient's health status to trained nurse for action4. Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigationsas appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill. This may include theescort of patients to other departments within the hospital and on occasionto other departments and specialist units off site.Other DutiesIn addition to the clinical element of this role there are also other essentialcomponents that the jobholder will be required to fulfil.1. Assist in the maintenance of general clerical activities to support the clinicalenvironment and patient care. These duties will include answering the telephone,taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person, filing, keeping patient'sbedside records tidy etc.Attending ward staff meetings and where necessary acting as a wardrepresentative at specific meetings at the ward managers request2. Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients be the information obtained eitherverbally, written or electronically

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.