Senior HealthCare Support Worker
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview.We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available to work within Sexual Health, Swindon. We are located in Swindon Health Centre and also run a clinic at Chippenham Community Hospital.
You will need to be enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible to be able to support members of the public with their sexual and contraceptive health.
You will be working in a small dedicated team consisting of Doctors, Nurses, Health Advisors and Admin staff.
You will have the opportunity to train in venepuncture, close support as well as chaperoning of routine coil and implant procedures and complex contraceptive clinics. We are also rolling out a vaccination training package to Band 3's in our department.
You will be able to process specimens, ensuring labelling is correct to protect patient confidentiality and accurate results. Assistance on the day to day running of the service is also required- stocking/replenishing.
As part of the role, safeguarding young, vulnerable people and adults is paramount and you will receive training on this if you do not already have it.
If this role sounds appealing, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Managing the lab area- processing specimens, labelling, decanting urine where needed.
Venepuncture
Vaccinations (coming soon)
Chaperoning
Assisting in complex contraception clinics
Supporting patients where needed
Keeping clinical areas clean, restocking, putting stock orders away.
Working for our organisation
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community.Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to peoplein accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.
You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also
be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF – 6): - City and Guilds 3
- NVQ 3
- BTEC National Diploma
- Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math’s or equivalent
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
- Equivalent experience together with Level 2 qualification and working towards Level 3
- Venepuncture qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Prior experience as a support worker
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- An interest in working within Sexual Health and Contraception
Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements.Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.
Eligibility for this role requires:
- Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
- Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria
From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods.Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
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