Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker Gynaecology Outpatient's

The closing date is 04 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an exceptional and enthusiastic Band 3 Clinical Support Worker, with an interest in Gynaecology to become an integral member of our team in the Women's and Children's Gynaecology Outpatient Department.Gynaecology experience is desirable but not essential.

The role will involve supporting registered Nurses and Doctors in caring for Women attending outpatient appointments. This is a fast-paced procedural outpatient department and includes general Gynaecology clinics, Rapid access, Oncology, Colposcopy, Urogynaecology, Fertility, Endometriosis and Pre operative assessment.There also will be time that you will support the inpatient Gynaecology area.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Registered Nurse / Clinician in administering direct patient care
Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium
Prioritising own workload
Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations
Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate
Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual
Undertake some clerical duties such as filing
Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly
Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
Assist in the safe handling of patient's valuables and property
Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines
Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care
Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required.

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.

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

408-25-955

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Knowledge and 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.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care
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

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

Knowledge and 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.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care
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

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.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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