Job Description

We are looking to recruit a clinical support worker to join our established nursing team. We are looking for Clinical Support Workers who are motivated and want to make a difference to patient outcomes and wish to join our welcoming team.



Successful applicants will have the opportunity of work in an acute environment allowing them to develop their skills in trauma orthopaedics.



Ward 10 is a 22 bedded orthopaedic unit which specialises in providing care for trauma patients undergoing complex total hip and total knee replacements, along with other upper and lower limb surgery.



Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care



Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team



Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium



Prioritising own workload



Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations



Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate



Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual



Undertake some clerical duties such as filing



Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly



Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment



Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property



All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.



Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.



We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.



We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of 337m.



The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.



Please see attached for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available at WUTH.