Clinical Support Worker - Urodynamics
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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive.We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
A position have arisen in the Urodynamics team at Abbey Park Procedure Unit located in Furness General Hospital
The post will be 8 hours a week, every Thursday.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team providing high quality, compassionate, patient focused care to work within the Urodynamics team. The post holder will be required to assist a Urology Specialist nurse with the running of Urodynamics clinics, as well as being able to work independently on flow clinics when required.
Main duties of the job
You must possess excellent communication, IT and customer care skills and demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of the wider team.
The role may consist of:
- Assisting Urodynamics clinics with a specialist nurse
- Carrying out independent flow studies
- Chaperoning
- Assisting patients with disabilities and those who may be required to use a hoist
- Cleaning down work spaces. Infection prevention
- Accessing patient information to support with the clinic
Previous experience in care is an advantage but not essential
It would be desirable if you possessed an NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care.
Working for our organisation
We 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.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- • Good general education
- • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- ECDL or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care related area.
- Completed Trusts Support Worker Development Programme.
Experience
Essential criteria- • Previous experience in a care environment
- • Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Phlebotomy skills
- Previous experience within designated area
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Understanding of confidentiality
- IT skills – basic level
- Caring for people
- Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
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The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive .
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
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