Overview
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We are looking to recruit clinical support workers to join our established nursing team. We are seeking Clinical Support Workers who are motivated and want to make a difference to patient outcomes and wish to join our welcoming team. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in two different acute environments allowing them to develop their skills in both trauma and elective orthopaedics. Ward 12 is the Elective orthopaedic unit which has 13 beds for patients undergoing complex total hip and total knee replacements. WAFFU (Wirral Acute femoral Fracture Unit) is an 8 bedded admission unit which specialises in providing care for trauma patients with a fractured hip.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care
* Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team
* Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium
* Prioritising own workload
* Inform qualified staff of changes in patients’ condition or observations
* Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate
* Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual
* Undertake some clerical duties such as filing
* Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly
* Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
* Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sue Richards
Job title: Ward Manager
Email: suerichards1@nhs.net
Telephone: 01516047784
For further information you may also email or call the following Deputy Ward Sisters
Libi Samuel- libi.samuel1@nhs.net
Janette Travis- jtravis1@nhs.net
WAFFU- 0151 6047277
Ward 12 - 0151 6047784
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