Clinical Support Worker - General Surgery Ward 18


Company:	Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Wirral, CH49 5PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Ward 18 is looking for dynamic and motivated Clinical support worker to join our Team. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and develop your skills then Ward 18 is for you. Initiative and motivation are a must, the ward is fast paced and cares for a variety of surgical specialities.

To assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients’ care plan. Also undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.

This post is fully rotational, working nights, days and weekends.

Flexible working and various hours will be considered.

• Provide personal care to patients e.g., bathing, toileting, feeding and care of the dying.

• Works in accordance with Trust policies and procedures

• Demonstrates own duties to new starters and others as appropriate.

• Observes patients and reports any changes to a Registered Nurse

• Documents observations in accordance with Trust policy

• Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.

• Prioritising own workload.

• Inform qualified staff of changes in patients’ condition or observations.

• Clinical skills

• Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.

• Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual.

• Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.

• Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly.

• Ensure availability, cleanliness, and maintenance of equipment.

Assist in the safe handling of patient’s valuables and property.

Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols, and guidelines.

• You will be required to work days, nights and weekends

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please be advised that this post may close prior to the advertised closing date due to the number of applications received.

The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the speciality is required.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026

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