An opportunity has arisen at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for a Non Clinical Support Worker on Ward 36University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population.We would invite candidates who want to help us make a difference for our patients.You will work in conjunction with all staff in order to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure housekeeping jobs are completed in a satisfactory manner.
o To support clinical care deliveryo To co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward areao To ensure that the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environmento Ensure that food is available to meet the patients' needso Assist the ward staff to receive, welcome and guide patients and visitors onto the wardo Assist in daily bed makingo Assist in the preparation of bed areas on discharge of patientso Assist nursing staff with the feeding of patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food charts where necessaryo Ensure all patients are afforded privacy and dignity throughout their stayo Ensure that there is an adequate linen supply throughout the dayo Respond to health emergencies as appropriate
We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
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
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
Experience within a care environment
Experience supporting patients with diet and fluids
Ability to keep a clean and tidy environment supporting patient safety
Ability to support patients with diet and nutrition
IT Skills/Training
Experience within a care environment
Experience supporting patients with diet and fluids
Ability to keep a clean and tidy environment supporting patient safety
Ability to support patients with diet and nutrition
IT Skills/Training
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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