Clinical Support Worker – Castle View
The closing date is 24 June 2026
We would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Castle View. Castle View comprises two wards, one male and one female, where we provide person‑centred care, therapy and discharge planning for our patients.
Our team prides themselves on exceeding the expectations of their patients and their families, and you can be assured of our commitment to personal and professional development. Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6‑month probationary period, giving the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
Main duties of the job
* Support the patient with personal care, nutrition and fluid management.
* Support the patient with their therapy goals such as movement and mobilising.
* Report to and support the registered nurse.
* Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy.
* Follow the infection prevention guidance.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant‑led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre that can help with a range of non‑life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
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 read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Experience
* Worked in a care setting
* Experience with manual handling of patients
* Worked in a hospital environment
Education and Qualification
* Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent relevant experience to level 3
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
* Able to maintain accurate patient records
* Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision, as well as part of a team
* Communicate effectively and report changes in patient conditions
* Able to deliver a range of clinical care duties, clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECGs, simple wound dressings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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