About this role
Job summary
Ward M1 is a medically optimised ward supporting older adults 74+, with a strong focus on safe care, dignity, deconditioning and discharge planning.
We work closely as a multidisciplinary team to support our patients to maintain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes.
M1 is a nurse-led, 30-bedded unit During winter pressures or Trust escalation, the ward may expand to 40 beds. We also provide overnight care for 1 or 2 dermatology patients (any age), usually nursed in side-rooms. Dermatology retains full clinical responsibility for these patients.
Main duties of the job
Provide and support patients as necessary with both personal and clinical care activities.Maintain accurate records of the patient's care, documenting as appropriate on the Electronic Patient Record (Cerner) in line with Trust, professional and departmental guidelines.
Observe patients and reports any changes to a Registered professional for review.
Report any abnormal findings directly to the registered professional in charge or doctor.
Undertake a range of basic housekeeping, stock control and administrative duties within the clinical environment.
Under taking Clinical skills such as seen on the job description
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details on this Clinical Support Worker position available here at WUTH
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR A good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment. Experience working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.
Desirable
Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
Desirable
Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge road
Bebington
CH634JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)