Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium Prioritising 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 About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
Level 2 in Care (or appropriate experience and commit to undertaking and completing within 18 months of commencement) Undertake all Mandatory training Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate Desirable
Completed Care Certificate Experience working in a clinical environment Experience working in the NHS Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Proven problem solving skills Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to perform when under pressure Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium Prioritising 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 About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
Level 2 in Care (or appropriate experience and commit to undertaking and completing within 18 months of commencement) Undertake all Mandatory training Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate Desirable
Completed Care Certificate Experience working in a clinical environment Experience working in the NHS Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Proven problem solving skills Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to perform when under pressure Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr
