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Job summary

Main area
Medicine
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 25 hours per week (Monday/Tuesday 7-3 and Friday 7-6)
Job ref
331-7968680-UHMB
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Town
Lancaster
Salary
£25,272 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/06/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Non Clinical Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 2

''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

We are looking for an enthusiastic  person to join our team on Castle View East (ward 22) in the role of non-clinical support worker.

The role involves supporting clinical care delivery, co-ordinating all patient facilities and services within the ward area and ensuring  that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment.

 

 

Main duties of the job

 

Main duties include:

Support clinical care delivery.

To co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area To ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment.

Ensure that food is available to meet the patients' needs.

Liaise with the nursing team when required regarding patients needs.

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 healthcare 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 Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community 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

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Have you any previous experience in this type of role?
  • Have you any experience working with patients/clients in a care setting?
  • Have you any qualifications or completed any course such as food safety?
  • Have you any experience with infection control protocols?

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNHS Pastoral CareStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julia Stevenson
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01524 519517
Additional information

Paul Aquino - 01524 512372

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