Clinical Support Worker - Gynaecology Outpatient Department
The closing date is 18 June 2026
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well‑motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our Gynaecology Nursing team in the Gynaecology Outpatients Clinic at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
We have funding for a permanent 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.
* Work as an effective team member
* Support staff in the delivery of patient‑focused care
* Demonstrate effective communication skills
* Committed to personal development
* Support 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, to help with a range of non‑life‑threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. We also offer local outreach services and diagnostics from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are delivered 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 responsibilities
Key responsibilities are detailed in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Good general education – basic literacy and numeracy skills
* Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in a care‑related area
* Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in a care‑related area
* Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
* ECDL or equivalent
Experience
* Previous experience of working with the general public
* Previous experience of working with patients in a care environment
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
* Good basic hygiene skills
* Ability to follow clear instructions and give feedback to senior staff
* Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
* Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
* Basic IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
£25,760 to £27,476 a year, pro rata
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