Healthcare Support Worker - Stock Ward
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
We are looking for a full time permanent Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team. You will have the opportunity to work with plastic surgery patients and have the opportunity to learn about wound care and post operative care for a large variety of plastic surgery operations.
Stock Ward is a busy Plastic Surgery ward. We have a wonderfully friendly team and are currently looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker.
The ward consists of 24 inpatient beds and with complex plastic surgery requirements.
The team is really supportive and there are many learning opportunities for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Stock Ward is located within the world renowned St Andrews Centre and is a regional unit for Trauma. We work very closely with the Trauma Unit taking over the clinic out of hours to maintain a 24 hour service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet
- Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary
- Taking the patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature both pre and post operatively
- Talking to patients and reassuring them
- Assisting nurses and other staff when needed
- Adhering to professional standards
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population.We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualification/Experince
Desirable criteria- NVQ level 3 in Health (General Healthcare Support,or the advanced diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of a caring as a carer
- Experience in health care setting
Skills/Aptitude
Essential criteria- Willing and able to learn new skills
Skills/Aptitude
Essential criteria- Able to work as part of a team
Personal
Essential criteria- Kind and caring outlook
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria- Effective oral/written communication
- Surgical experience
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.