An exciting opportunity has arisen for competent individuals to join a large team of Clinical Support workers in the busy environment of AMU. The unit is responsible for the safe admission and assessment of patients, and ensuring excellent care is provided at all times.
Applications are welcomed from individuals who are hard working, have good communication skills, excellent teamwork and can demonstrate previous hospital care experience, and leadership skills.
It is essential that applicants have NVQ level 3 in care, or be working towards it, and show evidence in using extended clinical skills or be working towards extended clinical skills.
We strive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients keeping them at the heart of what we do.
Hours
Full time & part time hours available on rotational shift pattern predominately days, (a mixture of long days, earlies and lates and night shifts), working opposite the other band 3’s to ensure maximum coverage of the assessment unit.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality basic nursing care as directed by care plans and senior staff, including:
o Assistance with personal hygiene
o Assistance with toileting
o Assistance with dressing/undressing
o Ensuring all patients' nutritional status is maintained
* Assist staff nurses, undertaking diagnostic testing such as blood tests, cannulas and ECGs.
* Perform a range of clinical tasks or procedures which may include:
o ECG acquisition
o Peripheral IV access
o Venepuncture
o Basic & advanced casting
o Pressure area risk assessment
o Urinalysis
o Pregnancy testing
o Capillary blood glucose monitoring
o Formed stoma care
o Transfer patients to other areas as and when required
* Ensure all aspects of care provided are accurately documented.
* Perform minor injury treatments including wound assessment and closure (not suturing).
* Demonstrate own duties to new starters.
* Participate and promote the audit process with the department.
Qualifications
NVQ level 3 in care, or working towards it, with evidence of extended clinical skills or a commitment to develop such skills.
Contact
For an informal discussion please contact Sister Joanne Ireland, Ward Manager AMU, on Extn:7430 or Direct Dial:0151 6047539.
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025.
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