Clinical Support Worker

Job overview

**Previous applicants need not apply**

An exciting opportunity has arisen on our Acute Frailty Unit (AFU) for a full time Clinical Support Worker to join our team.

A Clinical Support Worker (CSW) is responsible for providing healthcare to patients and supporting with clinical duties under the supervision of Registered Nurses, doctors and other registered healthcare professionals.

Their role is essential in ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients during their hospital admission ensuring they receive high quality care.

If you are a passionate person whom thrives from giving excellent patient care and contributing to a positive patient experience this is the position for you.

AFU is an 25 bed acute assessment unit for over 74s who may suffer from frailty, our aim is to view our patients from a MDT prospective to create the best possible care plan and safest discharges. The ward also has an SDEC area (Same day emergency care) which runs 7 days a week.

We liaise  with community services as well as providing a rapid access clinic Monday to Friday for our patients.

If you feel you would make a vital part of our team, please apply.

Main duties of the job

• Provide and support patients as necessary with delivering both personal and clinical care activities relevant to training.
• Maintain accurate records of the patient’s care, documenting as appropriate on the Electronic Patient Record (Cerner) in line with Trust, professional and departmental guidelines.
• Observe patients and reports any changes to a Registered professional for review.
• Report any abnormal findings directly to the registered professional in charge or doctor.
• Undertake a range of basic housekeeping, stock control and administrative duties within the clinical environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH.