Clinical Support Worker Higher Level – Workington Community Nurses

Job description

Clinical Support Worker Higher Level – Workington Community NursesClosing Date: 25 May 2026

If you are looking to become part of a friendly community nursing team, providing holistic care in the home environment, this role is for you. The post is a 30‐hour position with a service that runs 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Daily shift patterns run from 08:30 to 22:30, with weekend working on a rotational basis. Flexible working is required to meet the needs of the patient group. The Care Group is commissioned to provide 24/7 nursing services.

Main duties of the job

Work as a Health Care Assistant in a multi‐disciplinary team, supporting other health and social care professionals.

Follow the direction of a registered health care professional and undertake a range of duties, including clinical observations and recording patient information.

Perform catheterisation, venepuncture, wound care and support the diabetes caseload.

Contribute to the ethos of multi‐disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services, ensuring patient care is delivered to the highest standard.

About UsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust delivers outstanding healthcare services throughout North Cumbria. We are committed to creating a centre of excellence in rural and remote care and provide a wide range of community and acute services.

Benefits

27‐day holiday scheme, rising to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS discounts.

Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, cycle to work).

Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service.

Qualifications & Experience

Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent clinical care experience.

National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of starting.

Numeracy and literacy level 2.

Relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers.

Experience of working in health or social care.

Experience of recording clinical observations and escalating findings.

Knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision, safeguarding, GDPR and NHS policies.

Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records.

Skills and Aptitudes

Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.

Time‐keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.

Analytical and judgement skills for decision making based on patient interactions.

Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Willingness to undertake job‐related training and multidisciplinary competencies.

Personal resilience and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Venepuncture competence.

Other Requirements

Promotion of equality and diversity.

Adherence to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Ability to travel between sites and attend off‐site meetings or training.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckApplicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (standard or enhanced depending on the role). DBS charges will be deducted from salary.

Salary£25,760 to £27,476 a year, pro rata.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Workington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

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