Job vacancy: Clinical Support Worker Band 3, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Walsall | trac.jobs

Job summary Main area Acute Medical Unit Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Substantive Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 407-MLTC-7894721 Employer Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Walsall Manor Hospital Town Walsall Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 08:00 Employer heading Clinical Support Worker Band 3 NHS AfC: Band 3 Job overview As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care within a fast‑paced acute environment. AMU provides rapid assessment, stabilisation, and ongoing care for patients admitted with acute and often complex medical needs. Band 3 CSWs are essential to maintaining safe, effective, and responsive care by carrying out delegated clinical tasks and supporting the multidisciplinary team. This role requires compassion, strong clinical awareness, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring patient dignity, safety, and comfort. PLEASE NOTE, IF THIS ROLE RECEIVES A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, IT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING EARLY. Main duties of the job 1. Provide fundamental patient care within the AMU setting Assist patients with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, mobility, continence care, nutrition, hydration, pressure area care). [nhsjobs.com] Offer psychological and emotional support to patients and families. [nhsjobs.com] ✅ 2. Undertake delegated clinical tasks (Band 3 responsibility) National guidance states Band 3 CSWs undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties, such as: Monitoring and recording vital signs (e.g., BP, temperature, pulse, respirations). Blood glucose monitoring. Urinalysis, pregnancy testing. Basic wound care, simple dressings, catheter care. [rcn.org.uk] These tasks extend the Band 2 AMU role and are necessary due to the higher acuity on AMU. ✅ 3. Recognise and report patient deterioration Carry out timely clinical observations (NEWS2) and escalate concerns immediately to registered nursing staff. [nhsjobs.com] Support early recognition of deterioration by completing clinical tasks within scope of practice (Band 3). [rcn.org.uk] ✅ 4. Support Registered Nurses and the Multidisciplinary Team Assist with clinical investigations and treatments appropriate to training level. Participate in safe transfers and escorting of patients to other departments. ✅ 5. Maintain high standards of documentation and communication Accurately record care delivered, clinical observations, and changes in patient status. Working for our organisation The Acute Medical Unit is a dynamic area where patients are rapidly assessed and stabilised. This provides exposure to a wide variety of acute medical conditions, allowing continuous development of clinical skills, confidence, and decision‑making. AMU at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust supports safe, effective care with a strong multidisciplinary team approach, offering opportuni