About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive community nursing teams in Windermere & Ambleside and Grange District Nursing teams.
1 x 37.5 hour post
**Please note this role will be working across both teams - Windermere & Ambleside District Nurses and Grange District Nurses**
Full current UK driving license and use of own car is essential for this role
You will demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for holistic patient centred delivery of care within the community, with a focus on personal and professional development. You will work as part of a dynamic team who give equal importance to staff health and wellbeing, in addition to providing high standard care to our community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge relating to the increasing complexity of care delivered within the community, including venepuncture, wound care, pressure ulcer care, medication administration and end of life care.
You will need access to your own transport and the ability to travel as required.
Main duties of the job
This role requires excellent communication skills and it is essential that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and can work independently. The department is committed to support continuous education and professional development to facilitate advancement in skills such as medication administration and catheter maintenance care.
You will work as part of the Integrated Care Community (ICC's) covering a 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, 7 days a week. You may also be expected to work across a variety of DN teams in the Community Care Group to maintain service delivery.
District Nursing teamswork closely with all health and social care disciplinaries to prevent hospital admission, facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence through reablement and management of long term conditions.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team to provide support to the Nursing staff and you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes.
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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Level 3 in Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience/training Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake
Experience Essential
Experience of work in a personal care setting Evidence of recent Personal/Professional development
Desirable
Experience of working in the community
Skills, ability and knowledge Essential
Knowledge of basic nursing care Phlebotomy skills Medication administration Record keeping requirements including IT skills and administrative duties
Desirable
Knowledge of Primary Health Care Teams Demonstrate an awareness of current national and local NHS activity within Acute and Primary Care settings Knowledge and use of electronic patient record systems Basic wound care
Personal Qualities Essential
Excellent commination skills Good time management Ability to prioritise Access to own vehicle/Ability to travel as required
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Windermere & Ambleside District Nurses
Ambleside Health Centre
Ambleside
LA22 9BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)