Clinical Support Worker in Bebington inBebington PUBLISHED SUN 10 DEC 2023 Jump to job information section

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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust r2yTmXYG

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Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurodisability team based at Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre.

The applicant will need to provide evidence of working within a Hospital environment within the past 6 months and to have a good basic education and be committed to undertake any relevant qualifications. However consideration will be given to those working in care work.

The role requires the applicant to have good communication and interpersonal skills. Your communication skills should be of a high standard and you should be committed to delivering an excellent service at all times. The right candidate must be flexible and be able to manage their time/workload effectively in a busy environment. This will enable them to support the trained staff in delivering care to a named group of patients from admission through to discharge.

You will become part of our Multidisciplinary Team and work alongside the Registered Nurses , providing direct care to our neurodisability patients.

Provide basic care needs to meet all activities of living. Meeting nutritional needs , personal care needs , mobility needs , toileting needs , prevention of skin damage and maintaining patient safety.

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Useful skills for a Clinical Support Worker: Click to view

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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