[ref. e34185024] NHS - Healthcare Support Worker - Ainslie ward

Job overview

Ainslie ward at Torbay Hospital are recruiting for a full time Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our fast paced 26 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic ward.

You will work effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the ward as required on a daily basis.

You will be supported with your development needs both from in house training and also external courses whilst having regular supervision and appraisals to ensure you are helped to reach your maximum potential.

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Working Pattern:

Please note you will be required to work a combination of Long Days and Nights on a 11.5 shift including weekends and bank holidays.

This is a fixed term contract for 1 year.

• Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
• Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, assisting with clinical duties.
• Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department.
• To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.
• At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care.

Working for our organisation

Why work with us - Ainslie ward prides itself in giving excellent patient care and we welcome new staff to join our team to come and work us to achieve this ideal.

We provide Healthcare Support Workers with a great opportunity to learn multiple new clinical skills within an environment with a supportive and dynamic team.

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for applicants with proven experience in the care sector.

All new starters will be given the opportunity for specialist training and also support in completion of the care certificate.

For further information regarding the role responsibilities and entry requirements, please see the combined job description and person specification.

Unfortunately this post is not eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Understands the need for strict confidentiality
• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE’s (grade C/5 or above) in maths and English, or Functional Skills level 2 in both of those subjects as a minimum entry requirement

• Care certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Specific Skills

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills – for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations.
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual.
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by our Trust

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
• Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
• Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
• It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.