Healthcare Support Worker

6 days ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are a Regional Renal Unit based in Dorchester, covering the whole of Dorset and South Somerset regions.

We are looking for dynamic Healthcare Support Workers to work in our multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a patient focused approach to care.

We have full and part-time posts available for motivated individuals to work as Healthcare Support Workers. This is a privileged role where you will have close contact with patients, providing them with personal care and support at their most vulnerable times.

You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Be able to maintain high standards and maintain accurate documentation. You must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.

We will enable you to access training to support you in your role whether new to healthcare or if keen to progress and develop your ongoing career.

To ensure quality care and support enabling patients throughout their care pathway whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy and safety.

To work in support ofallqualified staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care without direct supervision of a registered practitioner

To work to high standards, ensuring that holistic care is delivered, and standards of care are enhanced.

To communicate effectively at all times within the team, other health care professionals and with the patient family/carers.

Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals.

To regularly assess evaluate and report on actions and activities to registered staff.

Act as a resource and role model to other staff and patients on the ward.

Participate in the development, planning and delivery of care.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for all.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

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