Healthcare Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant

2 months ago

Derby, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? We are looking for individuals with experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community.

You must be able to work the internal rotation, this includes long days, nights, weekdays and weekends

UHDB is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

What we offer:o Strong team ethoso NHS salary structure and pensiono 27 days holiday plus days off for bank holidays workedo Enhanced pay when you work unsocial hourso Maternity, paternity and adoption leaveo Childcare voucherso Wide range of LGBTI+ initiativeso Health service discounts and online benefitso Health and wellbeing supporto Discounts on public transporto Disability Confidento Reasonable adjustmentso Range of opportunities for flexible working

Main duties of the job

As a HCSW, you will be a valuable support to our Clinical teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families

Examples of what you may do as part of your role

General and clinical observations (may be referred to as vital signs) of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate Oxygen saturation monitoring using saturation monitor. Washing & dressing patients Serving meals & feeding patients Helping patients to move around Making beds Talking to patients & families Monitoring patient condition Skills & personal attributes needed Caring, kind, cheerful & friendly Keen to support patients with personal needs including washing & toileting Able to follow direct instructions Happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative Have good listening and communication skills Be well organised

The Healthcare Support Worker role can lead to a range of career opportunities. With the right support, those who want to can undertake the necessary training to become our future nurses, nursing associates and midwives.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that the banding of this role is currently going through National profiling and is therefore subject to change. The banding is dependent on the Ward and their specific job description. This will be determined after you start.

The Trust will provide you with a comprehensive induction, which will include:

Manual and Patient handling Resuscitation training Infection Control and Prevention Observations And much more

Working under supervision, HCSWs duties will include observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight. communication with patients, relatives and carers. Assisting with clinical duties and personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Full time and part time positions are available. This opportunity is available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are particularly welcome.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th August 2024

Interview Date: Saturday 31st August 2024 at Royal Derby Hospital

To gain an understanding of what HCSWs do within UHDB we advise you watch the video linked below before you apply.

Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.

UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:

the points-based immigration system the EU settlement scheme eVisa Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant experience acquired through undertaking of clinical skills Evidence of either GCSE A-D or Functional Skills Level 1 or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Care Certificate standard training

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 6 months recent paid experience working in a care environment within the UK Understands the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and can evidence this in the application form Standard key board skills

Desirable

Evidence of previous experience of working in a acute setting

Supporting information

Essential

Good details in supporting information highlighting key skills, knowledge and experience of working as a Healthcare Support Worker

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