Job summary
An opportunity has for arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join the team on Ward 7 Furness General Hospital .

Ward is a 27 bedded busy Acute Respiratory and General Medical ward. We are a very friendly team, who pride ourselves on giving the best care to our patients.

We are looking for enthusiastic, diligent and motivated individuals with previous care experience and flexibility to work day and night shifts. You will receive structured appraisal, support and training.

Please note this post will close when sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job
Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse(RN) providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the registered nurse.

Direct patient care. Washing and dressing patients, mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids. Helping with toilet needs and mobility and prevention of pressure ulcers.

Giving patients high quality care and attention and ensuring patientsafety .

About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Good general education
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
• Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Good basic hygiene skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
• IT skills to basic level

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.