About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated Clinical Support Worker's to join our Gynaecological Nursing team in the Gynaecology Outpatients Clinic at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
We have funding for permanent a part-time position.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in a fully integrated Gynaecological Outpatient service. Interest in women's health issues, good communication skills and a commitment to providing high standards of care are essential attributes for the post.You will be able to:Work as an effective team memberTo support staff in the delivery of patient focused careDemonstrate effective communication skillsCommitted to personal developmentSupport patients and families
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 healthcare 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.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description Job 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Good general education- basic literacy and numeracy skills Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in care related area
Desirable
Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area Completed Trust Support Worker Programme ECDL or equivalent
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working with the general public
Desirable
Previous experience of working with patients in a care environment
Skills, ability and knowledge Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood). Good basic hygiene skills Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision.
Desirable
Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues IT skills to basic level
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 Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)