Clinical Support Worker-Theatres
The closing date is 15 April 2026
A Clinical Support Worker (CSW) is responsible for providing healthcare to patients and supporting with basic clinical duties under the supervision of Registered Nurses, doctors and other registered healthcare professionals. Their role is essential in ensuring the well‑being and comfort of patients during their hospital admission, ensuring they receive high quality care.
Clinical Support Workers are required to work within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the department is a safe, clean and welcoming place for patients, visitors and staff.
Day‑to‑day tasks will primarily include supporting with a range of personal care activities, supporting individual patient needs and undertaking a range of clinical duties in line with personal training, competence levels and Trust policy.
CSWs are fundamental to the implementation of individual patient care plans and will work under the direction of registered professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care.
In addition to supporting with personal and clinical care, CSWs may be required to support with a range of basic housekeeping and administrative duties to maintain a clean and safe environment.
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 report 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.
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 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 of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the Clinical Support Worker role available here at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* 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 and undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.
* Experience working in the NHS.
Knowledge and Skills
* Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks.
* Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker.
* Previous experience and training in manual handling patients using appropriate equipment.
* Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence.
* Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.
Personal Attributes
* 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.
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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