Clinical Support Worker - Ward 2

Job overview

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 plan  prescribed 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 observations 3. Report changes to patient’s health status to trained nurse for action 4. Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations  as appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill. This may include the  escort of patients to other departments within the hospital and on occasion  to other departments and specialist units off site. Other Duties  In addition to the clinical element of this role there are also other essential  components that the jobholder will be required to fulfil. 1. Assist in the maintenance of general clerical activities to support the clinical  environment and patient care. These duties will include answering the telephone,  taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person, filing, keeping patient’s  bedside records tidy etc. Attending ward staff meetings and where necessary acting as a ward  representative at specific meetings at the ward managers request 2. Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients be the information obtained either  verbally, written or electronically

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As well as the expected duties of a clinical support worker, we would expect that above all your main responsibility is to ensure you always show kindness to patients, your colleagues and visitors to the ward.

That your responsibility is to give the level of care you would want to receive yourself or would expect your loved ones to receive.

Please see Job Description  and Person Specification for more information.