Job summary
Working in the Outpatient Department across Arrowe Park, Hospital, Clatterbridge Hospital, Breast unit at Clatterbridge Hospital and Victoria Central Wallasey the Clinical Support Worker (CSW) is responsible for providing healthcare to patients and supporting with basic clinical duties under the supervision of Registered Nurses, doctors and other registered healthcare professionals.
Their role is essential in ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients ensuring they receive high quality care.
CSW's are required to work within the multidisciplinary team ensuring the department is a safe, clean and welcoming place for patients, visitors and staff.
Day to day tasks will primarily include supporting with a range of care activities, supporting individual patient needs and undertaking a range of clinical duties in line with personal training, competence levels and Trust policy.
CSW's are fundamental to the implementation of individual patient care and will work under the direction of registered professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care. Provide and support patients as necessary with both personal and clinical care.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain accurate records of the patient's care, documenting as appropriate on the Electronic Patient Record (Cerner) in line with Trust, professional and departmental guidelines.
- Observe patients and report any changes to a Registered professional for review.
- Report any abnormal findings directly to the registered professional in charge or doctor.
- Undertake a range of basic observations, and clinical skills with appropriate training you will be able to perform skills such as ECG recording, Venepuncture, Bladder scanning, urinary flow tests, chaperone patients during clinical examinations, and assist in clinical procedures using ANTT.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the Clinical Support Worker for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the Clinical Support Worker for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR
- A good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment
- Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
- Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
- Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
Desirable
- Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
- Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR
- A good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment
- Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks
- Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker
- Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
Desirable
- Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
- Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
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.
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.
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital WUTH Sites
Clatterbridge Road
Birkenhead
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
