Main area Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (Long days and Nights) Job ref 331-B12690125
Site Furness General Hospital Town Barrow-in-Furness Salary £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/01/2025 23:59
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview An opportunity has arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join our family here on Ward 7.
Ward 7 is a busy medical ward with specialities in respiratory medicine. The ward has 36 beds and provides care for acute and long-term respiratory conditions.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
Working for our organisation We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
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
here .
Person specification Education and qualifications
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Previous experience in nursing
Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
Experience
Previous experience of working with the general public
Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Skills, ability and knowledge
Good basic hygiene skills
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
IT skills to basic level
The Behavioural Standards Framework
Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link
here .
Employer certification / accreditation badges 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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Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (Long days and Nights) Job ref 331-B12690125
Site Furness General Hospital Town Barrow-in-Furness Salary £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/01/2025 23:59
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview An opportunity has arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join our family here on Ward 7.
Ward 7 is a busy medical ward with specialities in respiratory medicine. The ward has 36 beds and provides care for acute and long-term respiratory conditions.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
Working for our organisation We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
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
here .
Person specification Education and qualifications
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Previous experience in nursing
Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
Experience
Previous experience of working with the general public
Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Skills, ability and knowledge
Good basic hygiene skills
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
IT skills to basic level
The Behavioural Standards Framework
Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link
here .
Employer certification / accreditation badges 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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