Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Department
Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 30 Apr 2025
Job summary
Come and join our dedicated team in the Emergency Department at RLI!
We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to join our Emergency Department team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Prior acute care experience is preferred but not essential, as training and support will be provided.
Our department has recently introduced streaming and rapid assessment at the front door to improve patient experience and journey, which you will be involved in.
We also cover Minor Injury treatment, open from 8 am to 8 pm.
A shift system is in operation.
Main duties of the job
* Support and work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters.
* Record patient information accurately.
* Provide basic patient care and document it in patient records.
* Perform clinical observations.
* Assist with minor injury treatments and plaster casts.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community health care facilities including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and RLI offer a range of services including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various specialist services. WGH provides general hospital services and an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life-threatening conditions.
All hospitals provide outpatient, diagnostic, therapeutic, day case, and inpatient services, along with community outreach services across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
For detailed information about the role and main responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the supporting documents. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Good general education
* Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in a care-related area
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Experience
* Essential: Manual handling of patients using lifting aids
* Desirable: Previous care experience
Skills, ability, and knowledge
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Desirable: Clinical skills such as observations, ECG, blood tests, and venepuncture
Additional information
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Employer details
Name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
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