Healthcare Support Worker

6 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As a member of the team in this enhanced role support and work closely with registered practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment without the need for direct supervision. To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area or department. This will be undertaken whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality.
To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or Care Certificate as required. To be motivated in order to review progress with Manager at regular
Job Description - Band 3 (Clinical Core)
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intervals through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability and at all times act within own capabilities.

All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificate consists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitate the training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a rich tradition of developing nursing and midwifery practice and of delivering excellence in patient care. Whilst proud of the heritage, the focus is the future and central to the vision is providing evidence-based individualised care to the people cared for within the Trust.
The role of Nursing Assistant is highly valued within the Trust. There is a clear career pathway for those wishing to develop beyond that of a Senior Nursing Assistant. The Trust is supporting the introduction of the Nursing Associate role and opportunities are available to progress into these new and exciting roles or further into registered nurse training.

Undertake a range of delegated and specific clinical skills for patients that demonstrate an enhanced level of competency /technical expertise documented in the plan of care (see specific clinical skills).
- Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting and reassuring patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary.
- Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety, comfort and well -being.
- To assist all patients of all genders with their personal care needs, empowering patients, and/or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
- To asses and monitor the patient’s skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition.



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