Clinical Support Worker - Orthopaedics

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - OrthopaedicsThe closing date is 03 June 2026

We are looking to recruit Clinical Support Workers to join our established Nursing Team.

We are looking for Clinical Support Workers who are motivated and want to make a difference to patient outcomes and wish to join our welcoming team.

M2 Orthopaedic is the Elective Orthopaedic ward which has 12 beds for patients undergoing total hip, total knee replacements and other upper and lower limb surgery.

M2 Orthopaedic is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical hub so it is an exciting time to join the team with recent and ongoing changes and improvements to the elective orthopaedic patients journey.

Main Duties of the JobKey responsibilities:

Provide and support patients as necessary with both personal and clinical care.

Maintain accurate records of the patient's care, documenting as appropriate in the electronic patient record.

Observe patient and report any changes to Registered Nurse.

Report any abnormal findings directly to registered nurse/professional or doctor.

Undertake a range of basic housekeeping, stock control, and administrative duties within the clinical environment.

Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker at position available at WUTH.

Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Level 3 qualification (e.g. A levels or NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or a good standard of education to A Level standard and the agreement to undertake Level 3 Qualification upon appointment)

Experience working in a clinical environment and undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies

Experience working in NHS

Knowledge & Skills

Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills or tasks

Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker

Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment

Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence

Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.

Personal Attributes

Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team

A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback

Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About usWirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust offering comprehensive healthcare services across the North West of England. The Trust employs over 6,000 staff and operates M2 Orthopaedic, an elective orthopaedic ward with 12 beds for hip, knee, and limb surgeries.

Salary£25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bebington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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