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. The role will be working within the MDT to give 24‑hour rehabilitation to patients with cognitive and physical deficits.
Main duties of the job
Day to day tasks will primarily include:
* Providing assistance with all aspects of daily living, including washing & dressing
* Assisting with nutritional needs
* Toileting
* Completion of charts and documentation
* Empowering patients with their rehabilitation process/programme
* Communicating effectively within the MDT
General Information
You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs, where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly, as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application. Please note that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR). The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening, please complete and submit your application without delay.
DBS Information
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant(s). The costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post. If the post you are applying for requires a DBS, inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50 + £6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50 + £6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to register with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service – GOV.UK.
Apprenticeship Eligibility
Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants. UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship. For further information and to assess your individual circumstances, please refer to the UK Government's guidance on apprenticeship funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules – GOV.UK.
Right to Work / Sponsorship Eligibility
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office's points‑based immigration system on a case‑by‑case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes. For details regarding salary requirements of a skilled worker, please refer to the Skilled Worker Visa Immigration Salary List. This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances. For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK. Additionally, the new guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holder’s responsibility to attend the Trust’s mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trust’s policies and practice guidance.
Welcome to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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 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.
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