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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-24-964-A
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£23,615 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

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Clinical Nursing Support Worker

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.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

Ward 18 is looking for dynamic and motivated Clinical support workers to join our Team. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and develop your skills then Ward 18 is for you. Initiative and motivation are a must, the ward is fast paced and cares for a variety of surgical specialities. 

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.

This post is fully rotational, working nights, days and weekends. 

Flexible working and various hours will be considered. 

Main duties of the job

  • Provide personal care to patients e.g., bathing, toileting, feeding and care of the dying.
  • Works in accordance with 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 patient’s valuables and property.
    Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols, and guidelines.
  • You will be required to work days, nights and weekends

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 be advised that this post may close prior to the advertised closing date due to the number of applications received. 

The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the speciality is required.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Nursing 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
  • Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate
  • Undertake all Mandatory training
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Experience working in a clinical environment

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to perform when under pressure
  • Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
  • Understand when to seek support and advice
  • Aware of personal and professional limitations

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Proven problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sophie Elwell
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 604 7011
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