Clinical Support Worker - MSSW/ AMU in Upton inUpton PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
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Make a real difference in acute care as a Clinical Support Worker (MSSW/AMU) with Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust at Arrowe Park, Upton (CH49). You will work in the busy Assessment and Medical Short Stay Unit, supporting safe admission and assessment of patients and delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Day-to-day duties include personal care, nutritional support and toileting; assisting registered nurses with diagnostic and clinical tasks such as ECGs, venepuncture, peripheral IV access and cannulation, capillary blood glucose testing, urinalysis and pregnancy testing; formed stoma care; pressure area risk assessment; minor injury treatments and wound assessment (excluding suturing); safe patient transfers, accurate documentation and participation in audit and training for new starters. The role keeps patients at the heart of care in one of the North West’s largest acute trusts and offers hands-on clinical experience in a well-respected, fast-moving environment.
This permanent Band 3 post (£24,937–£26,598 pa) is available full- or part-time on a rotational shift pattern (predominantly days with long days, earlies, lates and nights) and is suited to experienced hospital carers or those working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Applicants should demonstrate good communication, teamworking and leadership potential; a DBS check is required and Skilled Worker sponsorship applications will be considered. The Trust offers a warm, supportive welcome, apprenticeship support to complete qualifications and a family-friendly approach to shift planning — ideal for women juggling caring responsibilities. For a straightforward application, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button to start your application.
This permanent Band 3 post (£24,937–£26,598 pa) is available full- or part-time on a rotational shift pattern (predominantly days with long days, earlies, lates and nights) and is suited to experienced hospital carers or those working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Applicants should demonstrate good communication, teamworking and leadership potential; a DBS check is required and Skilled Worker sponsorship applications will be considered. The Trust offers a warm, supportive welcome, apprenticeship support to complete qualifications and a family-friendly approach to shift planning — ideal for women juggling caring responsibilities. For a straightforward application, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button to start your application.
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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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