Job Summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for full or part‑time Clinical Support Workers to join our friendly team working in the Kendal Urgent Treatment Centre (KUTC) at Westmorland General Hospital. The department sees around 32,000 patients a year with minor injury/illness and prides itself on a forward‑thinking approach to care.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will be actively involved in providing patient care under the supervision of a registered professional. The role requires high focus, enthusiasm and motivation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, planning, organisational ability and the capacity to work under pressure.
Qualifications and Experience
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or Care Related Area
* Care Certificate or willingness and ability to undertake appropriate training
* Minimum 6 months’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferably an Urgent Treatment Centre or Emergency Department, delivering clinical or personal care
* Full training and development will be available to support the skills and knowledge required within this role
About Us
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust operates from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH), the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) – as well as community health premises. The Trust provides a wide range of services, including Urgent Treatment Centres, Emergency Departments and planned care.
Details
* Date posted: 03 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
* Reference number: 331-K18620925-A
* Job location: Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Job Responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also visit the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay website for further details (https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/).
Person Specification
Essential
* NVQ level 3/Care Certificate or similar
* Able to perform venepuncture
* Able to record observations of pulse, blood pressure, O2 sats and respirations
* Willingness to undertake further training (e.g. cannulation, plaster or Paris casts)
* Experience working with computer systems
* Experience of working with minor injuries
Desirable
* Trusts support worker programme
* Experience of working with general public, older adults, children
* Able to perform ECGs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
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