Clinical Support Worker - Ward 3 | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,272 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walsall, WS2 9PS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Please come and join us as a Clinical Support Worker in Medicine and Long Term Conditions.

We have a number of vacancies across the division, these don't come up very often and are only vacant as people working on here have progressed.

We welcome applications from experienced clinical support workers (from NHS and private sector) and also welcome applications from people who live the the trust values of Respect Compassion Teamwork and Professionalism.

Part-time and Full-time hours are available, applicants must be willing to work over the twenty-three hour per week and have a mixture of shifts (days/nights/weekends).

Support the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward / department clinical team as required.

Assist in the maintenance of the patient’s individual hygiene requirements, including supporting/ undertaking fundamental patient care, such as washing, dressing, skin care, oral care, hair care, nail care etc. Ensure any concerns or changes in the patients' condition are reported to the registered practitioner.

Assist in the prevention of pressure ulcers, complete required documentation and report any concerns or changes in skin integrity to the registered practitioner.

· Assist in the preparation of patients prior to them receiving meals and beverages, providing assistance with feeding / drinking where appropriate.

Correctly record and monitor dietary and fluid intake of patients, informing registered practitioners of progress and / or any difficulties relating to dietary / fluid intake experienced by the patient.

Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and other healthcare practitioners.

Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers whilst in hospital, seeking support from a registered practitioner when required.

In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are always adhered to.

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.

As well as the expected duties of a clinical support worker, we would expect that above all your main responsibility is to ensure you always show kindness to patients, your colleagues and visitors to the ward.

That your responsibility is to give the level of care you would want to receive yourself or would expect your loved ones to receive.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026

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