# Clinical Support Worker - Ward 6 FGH

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Furness General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Clinical support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 27 hours per week (Long days and Nights)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01T09:30:50.430Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/BarrowinFurness/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medicine/Medicine-v8277801
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8277801?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience of working with the general public

**Desirable**

- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

### Education and qualifications

**Essential**

- Good general education
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Previous experience in nursing

**Desirable**

- Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
- Completed Trust Support Worker Programme

### 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

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 174.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10593974)
- [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942)
- [person specification (pdf, 76.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10593975)
- [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741)
- [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427)
- [royal lancaster infirmary accessibility plan 2017 (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1025)

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