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Employer: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Job Title: Clinical Support Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Job Summary
Post holders will support registered nursing staff and other health care professionals in the delivery of nursing care to patients at a level determined by training, competence and experience. They will also assist in the maintenance of the care environment and perform housekeeping, clerical, ancillary and portering roles as requested.
The Postholder should only undertake duties for which training has been received and where relevant, competency based assessment successfully completed. Postholder must make nurses and others aware of any limitations to competence.
Main Duties of the Job
- Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.
- Assist healthcare professional with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
- Report any changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses.
- Assist in care and support of visitors.
- Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients’ records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines.
About Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community.
Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit.
A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker, you will provide high-quality personal care to patients within surgical and orthopaedic services. You will support patients with nutrition, hydration, and mobilisation, helping to ensure a positive patient experience throughout their care journey.
In addition, you will develop and utilise enhanced clinical skills, including taking observations, performing venepuncture, and undertaking ECGs. Working closely with Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.
You will work closely with patients living with cognitive disorders, understanding their unique needs and delivering person-centred care that supports their independence, safety, and overall patient experience.
Person Specification
Essential
- Care certificate
- Good Communication and written skills
- A desire to develop
Desirable
- 6 months experience
- Working within surgery
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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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).
How to Apply
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