Overview
Clinical Support Workers are invited to join Ward 9 and Coniston Suite at Furness General Hospital. Ward 9 is a busy medical ward with specialties in gastroenterology and cardiology, and includes an 11 bedded refurbished inpatient oncology/haematology suite. We are Gold Standard accredited and value the personal and professional development of our staff. A full preceptorship package is available to support your needs. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals with previous care experience and flexibility to work shifts including rotation to nights.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that all care provided is documented appropriately.
* Recognise changes in patient condition and report to a Registered Nurse.
* Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met.
* Support RNs in providing information and advice on health promotion.
* Instigate emergency procedures e.g. fire; CPR.
* Act as an effective role model for all ward staff.
* Assist in ensuring that effective channels are used to canvas the views and concerns of all patients and carers.
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 health care premises. 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.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF
Job description and person specification
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. Additional information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on the trust’s website.
Education and qualifications
Essential
* Good general education
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* Previous experience in nursing
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area
* Completed Trust Support Worker Programme
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of working with the general public
Desirable
* Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
* Good basic hygiene skills
* 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
Disability and safeguarding
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and Disclosure checks may be required.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF
Employer's website: ummb.nhs.uk
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