Job Description

An opportunity has for arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join the team on Ward 2 Furness General Hospital .



Ward 2 is a 24 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. We are a very friendly team, who pride ourselves on giving the best care to our patients, and support for families and carers.



We are looking for enthusiastic, diligent and motivated individuals with previous care experience and flexibility to work day and night shifts.



You will receive structured appraisal, support and training.



Work in 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.



Providing patients with high quality care and attention and ensuring patient safety maintained.

Direct patient care:

- Washing and dressing patients, mouth care, assisting with diet and fluids. Helping with toilet needs and mobility and prevention of pressure ulcers.



Promote rehabilitation under the guidance of the Registered Nurse working with the multi-disciplinary team



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.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the 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/