Clinical Support Worker - Winter Pressures Team

Overview

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is recruiting experienced, compassionate, and self-motivated Clinical Support Workers (CSWs) to join our team at Warwick Hospital this winter.We are offering 4-month temporary contracts (December to March) to provide vital support during our busiest period. CSWs will be allocated to areas on arrival for each shift, with opportunities to work across a variety of departments, including:Clinical Decisions UnitAandE waiting roomAdditional inpatient areas opened for winter pressuresMedical and surgical wardsThis is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience in a supportive environment, working in diverse clinical areas. Following your induction you will be working long days on weekdays, for the duration of the contract.Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months care experience.Hours - (24 - 34.5 hour) contracts available.You will also have the option to join the Bank for additional shifts, with the potential to stay on after the 4-month contract ends.Responsibilities

The Clinical Support Worker will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. As a CSW you contribute to delivering safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives. This job description is to be read in conjunction with the person specification for this particular job.Professional Values, Clinical Practice, Communications and Interpersonal Relationships, Team Working and Education, Training and Personal Development sections describe duties and expectations to support high standards of care and safe practice. These sections include applying Trust values, maintaining records, reporting incidents, infection control, safeguarding, chaperoning, discharge processes, effective communication, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.Key duties include supporting wards, departments and teams as required; ensuring a clean, safe clinical environment; contributing to audits; and completing mandatory training and induction programs.Details

Professional ValuesTo act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care. Uphold Trust values, maintain confidentiality, promote a positive working environment, report incidents, protect health and safety, adhere to dress code, assist other areas as required, and comply with IT policies. Safeguarding responsibilities and keeping patients protected from abuse are included.Clinical PracticeTo accurately carry out instructions from the registered professional, perform duties within the core task list, report changes in patient condition, deliver high standards of care under supervision, document care, assist with treatment preparation, maintain a clean and safe environment, follow infection control procedures, chaperone/escort patients, support relatives, and assist with discharge as directed.Communications and Interpersonal RelationshipsWelcome patients and visitors, communicate effectively, answer enquiries, handover patient care, maintain confidentiality, and use IT systems as required by policy.Team WorkingSafeguard patients’ property, maintain a professional and tidy environment, share responsibility for equipment and stocks, participate in audits, and support housekeeping as needed.Education, Training and Personal DevelopmentAttend mandatory training (e.g., infection control, resuscitation, manual handling), complete induction, participate in appraisal, pursue relevant IT and clinical skills development, and keep knowledge up to date with policies and procedures.Qualifications and Experience

QualificationsEssential: GCSE English and Maths at A-C or equivalentExperienceEssential: Experience working as part of a teamDesirable: Experience delivering care in healthcare or people-centred environmentsSkillsWork to an agreed level of competencyGood written, verbal and non-verbal communicationCompetent IT skillsClear written and oral information presentationAbility to organise and prioritise workloadAccurate and legible writingPersonal QualitiesTeam player, compassionate, empathetic, reliableWillingness to work flexibly over a 24-hour periodAbility to perform moderate to intense physical effort and handle emotionally demanding environmentsDetails about DBS Check and Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous convictions. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.For sponsorship information, see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance related to overseas applicants.Other Information

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 2Salary: £24,465 per annumContract: Fixed termDuration: 4 monthsWorking pattern: Part-timeLocation: Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BWEmployer details

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BWWebsite: ..... full job details .....