Job Overview
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.
About the Department
The department currently sees around 32,000 patients a year with minor injury/illness. We pride ourselves on our friendly, hardworking team and our forward thinking approach to the care of our patients.
Role Summary
Working closely with our community nursing and Acute Trust colleagues we aim to provide accessible and credible services. We will consider applications for both full and part time hours. The job holder will be actively involved in providing patient care under the supervision of a registered professional.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants need to be highly focused, enthusiastic and motivated; able to demonstrate appropriate skills for the role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to use your own initiative is essential as is the ability to plan and organise your time and to work under pressure.
Working Hours
A flexible approach to working as the post requires shift work including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The unit is open 7 days a week, 365 days of the year from 8am to 11pm, with patients being able to book in until 10pm.
Qualifications
* Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills
* NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or care related area
* Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake
* A minimum of 6 months experience of working in a healthcare setting preferably Urgent Treatment Centre or Emergency Departments, delivering clinical or personal care
* Full training and development will be available to support the skills and knowledge required within this role
Equal Opportunities
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
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