North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Support Worker, Ward 2
The closing date is 29 October 2025
Clinical Support Workers – 36.0 hours available, full or part‑time
We are recruiting Clinical Support Workers for Ward 2 at West Cumberland Hospital. We seek caring, dedicated, innovative and motivated workers to join our multidisciplinary team. Ward 2 is a 27‑bed Acute Medical ward where you will work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a caring approach, excellent communication and deliver high standards of patient care.
* Work a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
* Have a care certificate or be willing to undertake one.
About us
NCIC delivers outstanding healthcare services across North Cumbria, creating a centre of excellence for rural and remote care.
Our five key principles ensure safe, high‑quality care:
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of the Trust
* A positive patient experience each time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive and compassionate workplace.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the essential and desirable criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 vocational qualification or short courses equivalent to Level 3 caring duties, including competency workbook completion.
* National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of employment.
* Numeracy and Literacy Level 2.
* Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience in health or social care.
* Documentation and escalation of clinical observations.
* Working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
* Robust, accurate, timely documentation skills.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality (GDPR).
* Understanding of NHS and social care policies.
* Experience of working in the Trust previously is an asset.
Skills and Attributes
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
* Adopt appropriate communication styles.
* Time‑keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
* Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and Trust systems.
* Analytical and judgement skills for patient care decisions.
* Initiative and compassionate values in care.
* Support patients to remain as independent as possible.
* Ability to interact with all levels of staff and patients.
* Work independently and as part of a team.
* Willingness to undertake training and multidisciplinary competencies.
* Personal resilience and calm under pressure.
* Professional image and courteous behaviour.
* Reliability, adaptability and dependability.
* Venepuncture skill.
Other Requirements
* Promote equality and value diversity; adhere to Trust values and professional behaviours.
* Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
* Flexible and versatile approach to meet service needs.
* Travel between sites or attend off‑site training or meetings.
Immigration and Sponsorship
Due to changes implemented by the UK government, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility before applying. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Disability Confident Scheme & Armed Forces Covenant
Applicants who meet all essential criteria for a post will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation Assistance
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The post requires a DBS check. The cost of DBS is deducted from salary if applicable.
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme, rising to 33 after 10 years.
* NHS discounts.
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
* Vivup: a free, confidential counselling and information service.
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year (Pro‑Rata, Per Annum)
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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