Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience of working with the general public
- Education and qualifications
Good general education
- Education and qualifications
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Education and qualifications
Previous experience in nursing
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Good basic hygiene skills
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Education and qualifications
Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
- Education and qualifications
Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
- Skills, ability and knowledge
IT skills to basic level
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join our family here on Ward 6 and The Acute Stroke Unit at Furness General Hospital.
Ward 6 is a busy medical ward with specialities in Stroke and Frail elderly care. The ward also incorporates the 5 bedded Acute Stroke Unit. Our team pride themselves on exceeding the expectations of our patients and their families and you can be assured of our commitment to your personal and professional development. A full preceptorship package is available to support your needs.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals with previous care experience and flexibility to work shifts including rotation to nights.
Main duties of the job
You will receive structured appraisal, support, mentorship and training.
Successful candidate will be fundamental in supporting our patients in all aspects of care.
- Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately.
- Recognise changes in patient condition and report to a RN.
- Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met.
- Support RN’s in providing information and advice on health promotion.
- Instigate emergency procedures e.g. fire; CPR.
- Act as an effective role model for all ward staff.
- Assist in ensuring that effective channels are used to canvas the views and concerns of all patients and carers.
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/
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker - Ward 6 FGH with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Barrow In Furness, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Clinical support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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