Clinical Support Worker - Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Barrow-in-Furness inBarrow-in-Furness PUBLISHED FRI 24 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Clinical Support Worker - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Job details Posting date: 24 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £24,937 - £26,598 £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Hours: Part time Closing date: 23 November 2025 Location: Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LB Company: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7574134/331-C17580625-A Apply for this job Summary A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The Morecambe Bay Respiratory Network in conjunction with the Community Respiratory Service, have secured funding until April 2026, totrial a number of new services across Morecambe Bay, including (but not limited to) the provision ofadditionallocalisedpulmonary rehabilitation programs. This roleoffersyouapermanent contract with our Trust(UHMBT),andarolealigned with theCommunityRespiratoryServiceuntil 31stMarch 2026. Further funding forus to continuethese Respiratory services beyond April 2026, will be dependent on the success of this trial period. So,if youhavea passion for respiratorycareandwant to help us toimprove the lives ofpeople livingwithrespiratorydisease acrossMorecambeBay, andifyou are up for a challengeand want tohelp usmake these new services a success – then this role couldbe for you! This full time clinical support worker role, will predominately support the delivery of our Barrow rolling programmes of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, with some cover each week to either our Kendal or Carnforth programme. Working alongside a team of Physiotherapists, OTs, Nurses and administrators, as part of the Community Respiratory Service, you will assist in the delivery of our Rolling programmes of Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR). Specifically, you will assist the registered staff with the planning, organising and delivery of PR assessments, groups and final assessments. This will involve: • Phoning patients to support their journey through PR • Supporting patients to complete health questionnaires • Taking basic clinical observations as part of fitness testing • Conducting (under the supervision of a Physiotherapist) fitness testing (walk tests, strength tests, functional assessments) as part of the PR initial and final assessments • Working in a compassionate, respectful and professional manner with patients, their relatives and cares and staff, role modelling our Trust values and behaviours. • Cleaning of equipment and complying with health and safety processes to ensure safe delivery of PR for our patients • Writing up clinical notes using EMIS web clinical records system • Entering clinical data into our Audit spreadsheet • Moving and handling of PR equipment • Some general clinical administration tasks as needed (e.g. collating patient education materials) • Supporting the staffing cover and delivery of PR exercise classes as needed UHMBT Integrated Community Serviceprovidescare outside of the hospital setting, including communitylocationsand people’s own homes. UHMBT hospital services 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 healthcare 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. 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/jdwpshH2a0Gj This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 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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