Healthcare Support Worker

1 day ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth Hospitals University Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) are essential providers of everyday care for our patients.
The HCSW role is rewarding, it's the kind of job where you will need to be organised, adaptable, resilient, and hardworking.
You will have great prioritisation skills, good observational skills and have empathy for others.Working with us, you will witness first-hand the positive impact your caring nature and efforts will make on our will need to be willing to be hands-on with our patients.
Main duties of the job You will start your career with us by taking part in our full time two week induction programme, designed to support you in finding your feet within our organisation, and enable you to feel part of the team.
The induction program leads to the Care Certificate.The HCSW role includes a variety of working patterns which attract shift allowances.
About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population.
We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation.
Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Please upload a copy of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent International ) qualifications to your application, without this information you will not be invited to interview.
Job description Job responsibilities Under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, you will be assisting the team with the provision of clinical care for a defined group of patients.
In addition, you will take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare, safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff.Typical day-to day duties include: Providingcare for patients,helping to maintain their personal hygiene, which will sometimes include handling ofbodily fluids and excrete.
Providing physical comfort for patients, whilst ensuring their privacy and dignity is always maintained Washingand dressing patients, and helping them to safely move around Servingmeals and help with feeding Assisting with cleaning tasks and making beds Monitoring patient conditions and report to senior team Recording information to patient administration systems and assist with other administrative dutiesMost importantly, you will ensure patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives, and colleagues in accordance with Trust values.If you are successful you will be placed in our talent pool while you undergo pre employment checkInterview date 15th January 2024Please upload a copy of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent International ) qualifications to your application, without this information you will not be invited to interview.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential English and Maths at Level 1 Functional Skills or GCSE equivalent Desirable Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Health or equivalent relevant experience.
Level 2 English and Maths.
Experience Essential Experience of working with people in a care home or within an acute hospital setting



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