Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Lancaster Suite
NHS AFC: Band 3
''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.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
We are seeking compassionate and caring individuals to join our team, who have a desire to provide high standards of care for patients on Lancaster Suite at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
The Lancaster Suite is a relatively short stay medical ward catering to the needs of a wide range of patients. Our main specialties are Diabetes/Endocrinology and Gastroenterology. We provide care for 28 patients and aim to provide care to high standards, using quality improvement to further learn and develop the service that we provide.
You will work with the support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the Registered Nurse.
Record patient information and keep clear and accurate records.
Provide basic fundamental care need for all patients and document that care in the patient's notes or paper charts.
Main duties of the job
Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the well-being of the patient.
Assist the Registered Nurses in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritize workload
Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care
Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport
Assist in feeding of patients who are unable to do so themselves and complete food charts where required
Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented
Recognize changes in patient condition
Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met
Support nursing staff in providing information and advice on health
Instigate emergency procedures e.g. fire; CPR.
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
Responsible for high standards of cleanliness and follow all guidelines set by infection control
Undertake training and practice of agreed clinical competencies in basic nursing skills for designated
Keep up to date with changes in clinical practice and the effect of these on your role.
Work as an effective team member of the clinical team and support continued team
Carry out and record basic observation/test results and report changes to a Registered Nurse (RN).
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.
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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Able to demonstrate effective teamworking skills
- Experience working with the general public
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate completed
- Already undertaken Trust Induction
- Experience working with people who exhibit challenging behaviour
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in a care environment
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
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
- Richard Cleveland
- Job title
- Ward Manager, Lancaster Suite
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 551 552
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