Clinical Support Worker – Orthopaedics (Internal Only)
Closing date: 21 July 2026
Band 3 Health Care Assistant, 75 hours per week, available as full‑time or part‑time. Based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated team player to assist registered nurses and other health‑care practitioners in delivering high‑quality patient care, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, and working as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties
You will contribute to housekeeping and other ward or department duties as required, such as general tidiness, replenishing stock and ensuring clinical equipment is clean, working, and stored correctly. Your work will support the department under the supervision of registered practitioners or assistant practitioners.
The role requires holding a care certificate, or the willingness and ability to complete one within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
Important Information
Due to changes in UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship if the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility before applying.
Applicants applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant will be guaranteed an interview if they meet all the essential criteria.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. DBS charges are deducted from salary.
Benefits
- 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
- NHS discounts (subject to eligibility)
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Vivup, a free, confidential counselling and information service for personal or work‑related problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent (e.g., completion of a competency workbook, short courses, or equivalent experience)
- Theoretical knowledge of clinical care duties
- Experience of a range of care and related procedures
- Experience of clinical observations
- Knowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
- National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of employment
- Numeracy and literacy level 2
- Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of working in health or social care
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
- Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, and timely documentation
- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Understanding of work‑related boundaries
- Awareness of GDPR and confidentiality requirements
- Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies
- Familiarity with clinical policies and procedures
- Understanding of Trust business
- Experience of working in the Trust previously
Skills and Aptitudes
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills
- Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
- Time‑keeping, planning and prioritisation skills
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
- Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient or service user interactions, observations, and metrics
- Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person‑centred care and related procedures
- Ability to use initiative appropriately
- Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
- Ability to engage with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues, and other professionals
- Caring and empathetic
- Motivated with a proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Committed to providing high‑quality patient care
- Willingness to undertake job‑related training and multidisciplinary competencies for effective patient care
- Personal resilience
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Professional image: courteous, respectful and helpful
- Reliable, adaptable, and dependable
- Keyboard skills
- Venepuncture competence
Personal Circumstances
- Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and bank holidays
- Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between sites as required or attend off‑site meetings or training
Other Requirements
- Promote equality and value diversity
- Adhere to Trust values and professional behaviours
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata
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