Essential Clinical Competency Workshops for Band 2 Clinical Support Workers, 04/03/2026, 09:00 - 16:00, Mock Ward 5, STRIVE, JCUH

This programme has been designed to equip band 2 CSW with the essential knowledge, skills and confidence needed to provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to our patients. 

Clinical Support Workers play a vital role within our multidisciplinary teams. They are often the first point of contact for patients and their families, and the care they provide has a direct impact on dignity, comfort, recovery and overall patient experience. This programme supports competency acquisition within the band 2 role.

Provisional content for the workshop as below: 

• Patient safety 

• Communication and collaborative working 

• Privacy and dignity/role of the chaperone 

• Leadership and self-management 

• IPC 

• Catheter care 

• Nutrition and hydration 

• Personal hygiene  

• Assessment and management 

• Pressure area care 

• Pain assessment