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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Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for competent individuals to join a large team of Clinical Support workers in the busy environment of AMU. The unit is responsible for the safe admission and assessment of patients, and ensuring excellent care is provided at all times.Applications are welcomed from individuals who are hard working, have good communication skills, excellent team work and can demonstrate previous hospital care
Experience
, and leadership skills.It is essential that applicants have NVQ level 3 in care, or working towards, and show evidence in using extended clinical skills or be working towards extended clinical skillsHOURS: Full time & part time hours available on rotational shift pattern predominately days, (a mixture of long days, earlies and lates and night shifts), working opposite the other band 3's to ensure maximum coverage of the assessment unit.The successful candidate will be required to assist staff nurses, undertaking diagnostic testing such as blood tests , cannulas and ECG's.We strive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients keeping them at the heart of what we do.For an informal discussion please contact Sister Joanne Ireland Ward Manager AMU on Extn:7430 or Direct Dial:Main duties of the job
Provide high quality basic nursing care as directed by care plans, registered nurse/nursing associates senior staff including:Assistance with personal hygieneAssistant with toiletingAssistance with dressing/undressingEnsure all patients nutritional status is maintainedPerform a range of clinical tasks or procedures which may include;ECG acquisitionPeripheral IV accessVenepunctureBasic & advanced castingPressure area risk assessmentUrinalysisPregnancy testingCapillary blood glucose monitoringFormed stoma careTransfer patients to other areas as and when requiredEnsure all aspects of care provided are accurately documentedPerform minor injury treatments including wound assessment and closure (not suturing)Demonstrates own duties to new startersParticipate and promote the audit process with the department
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
4Job location
sWirral University Teaching HospitalArrowe Park RoadUptonCH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached
Job description
for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
, Specific
Experience
& TrainingEssentialLevel 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care ORA good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment. (Please discuss the apprenticeship opportunities available to aid the completion of the qualification with the recruiting manager
Experience
working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.Desirable
Experience
working in the NHSKnowledge and SkillsEssentialEvidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasksKnowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support WorkerPrevious
Experience
and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipmentCan demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independenceDesirableAble to provide support and reassurance to patients.Personal AttributesEssentialAbility to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary teamA positive attitude and ability to act on feedbackPolite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
, Specific
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for competent individuals to join a large team of Clinical Support workers in the busy environment of AMU. The unit is responsible for the safe admission and assessment of patients, and ensuring excellent care is provided at all times.Applications are welcomed from individuals who are hard working, have good communication skills, excellent team work and can demonstrate previous hospital care
Experience
, and leadership skills.It is essential that applicants have NVQ level 3 in care, or working towards, and show evidence in using extended clinical skills or be working towards extended clinical skillsHOURS: Full time & part time hours available on rotational shift pattern predominately days, (a mixture of long days, earlies and lates and night shifts), working opposite the other band 3's to ensure maximum coverage of the assessment unit.The successful candidate will be required to assist staff nurses, undertaking diagnostic testing such as blood tests , cannulas and ECG's.We strive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients keeping them at the heart of what we do.For an informal discussion please contact Sister Joanne Ireland Ward Manager AMU on Extn:7430 or Direct Dial:Main duties of the job
Provide high quality basic nursing care as directed by care plans, registered nurse/nursing associates senior staff including:Assistance with personal hygieneAssistant with toiletingAssistance with dressing/undressingEnsure all patients nutritional status is maintainedPerform a range of clinical tasks or procedures which may include;ECG acquisitionPeripheral IV accessVenepunctureBasic & advanced castingPressure area risk assessmentUrinalysisPregnancy testingCapillary blood glucose monitoringFormed stoma careTransfer patients to other areas as and when requiredEnsure all aspects of care provided are accurately documentedPerform minor injury treatments including wound assessment and closure (not suturing)Demonstrates own duties to new startersParticipate and promote the audit process with the department
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
4Job location
sWirral University Teaching HospitalArrowe Park RoadUptonCH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached
Job description
for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
, Specific
Experience
& TrainingEssentialLevel 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care ORA good standard of education to A-Level standard and the agreement to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment. (Please discuss the apprenticeship opportunities available to aid the completion of the qualification with the recruiting manager
Experience
working in a clinical environment an undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.Desirable
Experience
working in the NHSKnowledge and SkillsEssentialEvidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasksKnowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support WorkerPrevious
Experience
and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipmentCan demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independenceDesirableAble to provide support and reassurance to patients.Personal AttributesEssentialAbility to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary teamA positive attitude and ability to act on feedbackPolite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
, Specific
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
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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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