Clinical Support Worker - Ward 6 FGH | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen for Clinical Support Workers to join our family here on Ward 6 and The Acute Stroke Unit at Furness General Hospital.

Ward 6 is a busy medical ward with specialities in Stroke and Frail elderly care. The ward also incorporates the 5 bedded Acute Stroke Unit.

Our team pride themselves on exceeding the expectations of our patients and their families and you can be assured of our commitment to your personal and professional development. A full preceptorship package is available to support your needs.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals with previous care experience and flexibility to work shifts including rotation to nights.

You will receive structured appraisal, support, mentorship and training.

Successful candidate will be fundamental in supporting our patients in all aspects of care.

• Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately.

• Recognise changes in patient condition and report to a RN.

• Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met.

• Support RN’s in providing information and advice on health promotion.

• Instigate emergency procedures e.g. fire; CPR.

• Act as an effective role model for all ward staff.

• Assist in ensuring that effective channels are used to canvas the views and concerns of all patients and carers.

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 health care 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.

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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026

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