Clinical Support Worker
The closing date is 06 July 2025
Job summary
We are looking for committed, enthusiastic, highly motivated and reliable Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly team in our state of the art Critical Care Department.
Critical Care consists of 11 commissioned beds. We are a busy and progressive department that has approximately 500 admissions each year. Our team are skilled, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive and is committed to delivering the best possible care for our patients and their relatives.
The role of Clinical Support Worker within Critical Care can be demanding and challenging, but also extremely rewarding for the right individual.
Main duties of the job
A band 3 Clinical support Worker would be expected to work a 6/12hr shift pattern including weekends, nights and bank holidays, being flexible as required. This is a full time position and part time hours will be considered with a minimum of 24 hrs. You would be required to support the clinical team, providing a wide range of duties for the Critically ill patient and their families and to assist in the efficient management of the department. Some of these duties could, at times, be classed as unpleasant, ie exposure to bodily fluids. The successful candidate will be an approachable, enthusiastic & conscientious person and also have good communication, a good sense of team work and be in good health.
IT and customer service skills are desirable. Previous Clinical support worker experience in any health care setting is essential for this role. Suitable candidates must have an NVQ level 2/care certificate or equivalent qualification in health care.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
412-S&C-7189856
Job locations
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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