Healthcare Support Worker

3 months ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Healthcare Support Worker - Progression Scheme

Full and Part Time Opportunities Available

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an ambitious organisation motivated to provide consistently high-quality services to our patients. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our ambitious organisation as a Healthcare Assistant.

This role is offered on a progression scheme where you will undertake the Care Certificate which approximately take 6 months to complete where your pay band will increase.

This role is for you if you are willing to work shift patterns, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota. Hours are standardly ‘12 hour’ shift across most wards.

You will be responsible for delivering individual patient care and will be expected to support the team leaders and the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties.

Applicants will work well under pressure and have a professional, friendly manner. They should be able to use their own judgment to resolve issues and have a sensitive approach to dealing with occasionally difficult situations. We will provide a supportive learning environment and encourage you with your personal and professional development.

Working for us will provide you with the opportunity to be part of an experienced team, working in a busy environment enabling you to further develop your skills and experience so you can provide our patients with the high quality care that we know you strive to deliver.

We’re one of the top employers in the NHS in the South West. As committed as you will be to doing the best for your patients, we’re just as committed to helping you to get the most out of your role. Our STAR Values are at the heart of everything we do, we will offer you the support, guidance, training and opportunities to develop at whatever stage in your career you are so you can make the best contribution you can.

You will be a part of an experienced team delivering individual patient care. You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties. Duties include:
Caring and communication with kindness and compassion

Personal Care including catheter care and Incontinence.

Nutrition and Hydration support

Pressure Area Care

Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only)

Moving and handling

Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets.

Environmental maintenance

Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans

Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets

Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics.

Escort to other departments (except theatre)

Instigate Emergency procedure

Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment

Please find attached the band 2 and band 3 job description and person specifications.



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