Clinical Support Worker Breast Care

Job summary The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking personal care activities, delegated clinical care duties including clinical observations and specified clinical skills as directed by registered professionals and within clearly defined parameters, to provide healthcare and support that is individualised to the patient needs. The post holder will update and maintain accurate records of any care provision and update and escalate any concerns from their observations and activities to the appropriate registered professional. The post holder has a personal responsibility and duty of care to patients/service users; they are expected to comply fully with all Trust policies and protocols, including those related to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. They must also promote dignity, privacy, and respect, to deliver compassionate, safe, and high quality patient care. As a Trust employee, they will honor their work commitments, be reliable and trustworthy. They will uphold the Trust values; the code of conduct and will always display civility towards others. Main duties of the job Core Duties - The post holder will: Respect and acknowledge professional skills and boundaries, taking opportunities to develop their personal knowledge base to contribute to effective teamwork. Actively participate in care provision as part of the MDT and work with other stakeholders to assist patients/service users to regain their health and independence. Provide assistance with all aspects of personal hygiene and continence needs that the patient/service user may require, providing individualised care and promoting independence. Deliver clinical and/or therapeutic interventions and undertake observations, or health promotional activities as delegated and directed by the registered professional, as appropriate to the level of competency of the post holder. Will report patients' progress, status, changes or concerns to the registered professional / senior member of the team accordingly. Keep accurate and timely records of care, updating electronic or paper-based systems accordingly. Liaise with patients/service users, family, carers, colleagues and other professionals to ensure integrated quality care is provided. Act as an advocate for the patient, respecting patients wishes, dignity and beliefs. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 262-A-26-8165909-A Job locations Cross Site Carlisle CA2 7HY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where 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 to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document at