Clinical Support Worker - Acute Medical Unit in Lancaster inLancaster PUBLISHED MON 13 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Clinical Support Worker - Acute Medical Unit Job details Posting date: 13 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Hours: Part time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: Lancaster, LA1 4RP Company: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7485901/331-L19370925 Apply for this job Summary A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker within the Acute Medical Unit We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work within the acute setting and be a support to both the Clinical Support Workers team and the Nursing team alike. You will be encouraged and supported to assist with patient care and safety. This advert will potentially close before advertised date once the required number of applications have been received. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and receive structured appraisal, support, mentorship and training. The main role of the Clinical Support Worker will include providing fundamental nursing care to our inpatients with all activities of daily living, to act in emergency situations and to support the registered nursing staff to deliver a high standard of care to all our patients. As a Clinical Support Worker you will: • Direct patient care- this includes all activities • Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the Registered Nurse. • Perform clinical skills ie. observations, recording blood sugars, ECG etc. • Record patient information. • Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records. • Helping to ensure the unit is clean, safe, tidy and a comfortable environment. • Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the well being of patients. • Assist the RN’s in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care. • Assist in the implementation of direct clinical care. • Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport. • Assist in feeding of patients who are unable to do so themselves and complete food charts where necessary. 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 health care 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. 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://jobsincare.com/job/jdwph065YqdI This advert closes on Monday 27 Oct 2025
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To work as a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) in the UK, you typically need a combination of personal attributes, practical skills, and knowledge relevant to the role. Here’s a list of key skills and qualities that are often essential:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to the needs and feelings of patients is vital in providing support and care.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare staff, including nurses, doctors, and other support workers.
4. Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and accurate in tasks to ensure patient safety and proper care delivery.
5. Basic Clinical Skills: Familiarity with basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, or basic patient hygiene.
6. Emotional Resilience: Being able to cope with the emotional demands of the job, especially in challenging or distressing situations.
7. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep organized records.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to varying patient needs and changing healthcare environments.
9. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using hospital systems, care management software, and other technology as necessary.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for both patients and staff.
11. Understanding of Patient Confidentiality: Awareness of data protection and confidentiality laws (e.g., GDPR) related to patient information.
12. Cultural Competence: Being respectful and understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds of patients.
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