Clinical Support Worker - Ward 4

Job overview

Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered  Nurse (RN), providing personal care and assistance to  patients within defined parameters specified by the  Registered Nurse.  Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.  Carry out a limited range of  clinical care duties and supervise the work of others.

Main duties of the job

1.Work as an effective team member within the multidisciplinary team and support continued team development in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the well being of patients. 2. Assist the Registered nurse (RN) in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care. 3. Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport. 4. Assist in providing personal hygiene of patients who are unable to do so themselves, including washing, bathing and assistance with using the toilet. Assessing patients' health safety and wellbeing, escalating to appropriate colleagues if required. 5. Assist in feeding/ giving drinks to patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food and fluid charts where necessary. 6. Ensure patient dignity supporting patients with tact, empathy, and persuasion. 7. Report any changes in patient condition to the RN. 8. Act as an effective role model for all team/unit colleagues

Detailed job description and main 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/