Non Clinical Support Worker

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team on Lancaster Suite in the role of non-clinical support worker.

The role involves non-clinical duties that support clinical care delivery; co-ordinating all patient facilities and services within the ward area and ensuringthat the ward is a safe, clean, tidy and comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

Support clinical care delivery.

To co-ordinate all patient facilities services within the ward area To ensure that the ward is a safe, clean,tidy and comfortable environment.

Ensure that food is available to meet thepatients' needs.

Liaise with the nursing team when required regarding patients needs.

About us

We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community 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.

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person specification

Essential

Essential

• Have you any previous experience in this type of role?
• Have you any experience working with patients/clients in a care setting?
• Have you any qualifications or completed any course such as food safety?
• Have you any experience with infection control protocols?