IV Access - Clinical Support Worker | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

IV Access - Clinical Support Worker | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation TrustEmployer:

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Upton, CH49 5PE

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

05/04/2026

About this jobTo deliver exceptional patient care for patients that require support from the IV Access/OPAT services.

You will provide support to other members of the IV Access Team by assisting with procedures and troubleshooting devices placed by members of the IV access team.

The post holder must also perform surveillance of all IV devices inserted by the IV access team and keep records up to date by using the databases available.

The role will also provide education Trust wide about appropriate ongoing care for all IV access devices.

Provide high quality basic nursing care as directed by care plans, registered nurse/nursing associates senior staff including:

Assistance with personal hygiene

Perform a range of clinical tasks or procedures which may include;

Peripheral IV access

Venepuncture

Capillary blood glucose monitoring

Wound care management of simple wounds/basic dressings

Perform observations using an automated device

Transfer patients to other areas as and when required

Ensure all aspects of care provided are accurately documented

Demonstrates own duties to new starters

Participate and promote the audit process with the department

Ensure all results relative to a patients attendance are identified and filed appropriately

Work with senior colleagues to develop clinical expertise and research based practice

Recognise the workload of colleagues and provide support as necessary

Ensure compliance with departmental and procedures

Actively reflect on practice and take the opportunity to improve own competence

Demonstrate commitment to develop own critical analytical skills

Contribute to the application and evaluation of current research and audit findings

Has regard for the resource implications of decisions

Liaise and communicate with members of the multi disciplinary team.

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.

Clinical Support Worker position available at WUTH. This advert closes on Friday 20 Mar 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Upton upon Severn

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English