Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Colorectal
Band 2
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:
UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
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Job overview
To assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients’ care plan. Also undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.
Main duties of the job
.Provide personal care to patients e.g. Bathing, toileting, feeding and care of the dying
. Works in accordance to Trust policies and procedures
. Demonstrates own duties to new starters and others as appropriate
. Observes patients and reports any changes to a Registered Nurse
. Documents observations in accordance with Trust policy
. Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care
. 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
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Level 2 in Care (or appropriate experience and commit to undertaking and completing within 18 months of commencement)
- Care Certificate
- Undertake all Mandatory training
- Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a clinical environment
- Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven problem solving skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to perform when under pressure
- Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Understand when to seek support and advice
- Aware of personal and professional limitations
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sister Sarah Jones
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 678 5111
- Additional information
Sister Sarah Jones and her Deputy Ward Sisters on ward 14
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