Clinical Support Worker – Cardiology

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Full time
An opportunity has arisen to join a caring, supportive and dynamic team.

Ward 32 is an acute cardiology ward with a 7 bed CCU and also a 7 bed day ward with staff rotation between the areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team Communicate with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium Prioritise own workload Inform qualified staff of changes in patients’ condition or observations Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual Undertake some clerical duties such as filing Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment Assist in the safe handling of patients' valuables and property Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Contact Information:

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jan Sherlock Job title: Ward Manager Email address: janetsherlock@nhs.net Telephone number: 0151 604 7028

Please contact Sr Sherlock, Butler, Gratton or Watson for further details

Ward 32, CCU & CDS

Ext 2325

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