Health Care Support Worker

7 days ago

Lincoln, United Kingdom United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Health care Support Worker to join our friendly and energetic team on Waddington Ward. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and a self-motivated health professional to join our well established team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Health care Support Worker to join our friendly and energetic team on Waddington Unit. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and a self-motivated health professional to join our well established team.
Waddington Unit is a 26 bedded acute Haematology and Oncology ward that cares for male and female patients. The ward has a high acuity, fast paced clinical admissions setting that cares for acutely unwell patients as a result of haematological and oncological conditions such as spinal cord compression and neutropenic sepsis as well as facilitating the delivery of chemotherapy.
Main duties of the job
The ward admits patients as either an emergency through the Emergency Department, through the oncology assessment unit, or self-referral, via outpatient clinics or electively for chemotherapy, oncology and haematology treatment.
The healthcare team is supported by a team of healthcare support workers, Band 5 nurses, band 6 deputy sisters, a clinical educator, and housekeepers as well as the ward manager. We have a medically engaged team who also provide ward based training and education to all staff.
About the role
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, you will work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. The role involves working as an autonomous health care professional and will include providing holistic palliative care to end of life patients as well as managing the conditions and side effects associated with cancer. You Will be responsible for providing a high level of care and support working either days or nights on a full time working along side the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C or above)
Desirable
  • Literacy and numeracy qualification equivalent to Functional Skills level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C or above) which are necessary to undertake the apprenticeship
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in a Health Related area or equivalent experience
  • Completed apprenticeship in relevant field of practice
  • Successful completion of the Care Certificate
  • ECDL qualification or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
  • Understanding the role of the Health Care Support Worker
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
  • Good customer care skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to forge effective working relationships with both patients, their relatives and colleagues
  • Knowledge of confidentiality, infection prevention and dignity in care within the workplace
  • Ability to prioritise and manage daily workload
Desirable
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Previous Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval
Desirable
  • Previous experience in a health / care setting
Specific Requirements
Essential
  • Flexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work where required
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Committed to on-going personal development
  • Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to the post

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C or above)
Desirable
  • Literacy and numeracy qualification equivalent to Functional Skills level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C or above) which are necessary to undertake the apprenticeship
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in a Health Related area or equivalent experience
  • Completed apprenticeship in relevant field of practice
  • Successful completion of the Care Certificate
  • ECDL qualification or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
  • Understanding the role of the Health Care Support Worker
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
  • Good customer care skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to forge effective working relationships with both patients, their relatives and colleagues
  • Knowledge of confidentiality, infection prevention and dignity in care within the workplace
  • Ability to prioritise and manage daily workload
Desirable
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Previous Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval
Desirable
  • Previous experience in a health / care setting
Specific Requirements
Essential
  • Flexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work where required
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Committed to on-going personal development
  • Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
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