Healthcare Support Worker
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Job overview
We are seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join our team in Henderson!
Henderson Rehabilitation Unit is a 19 bedded facility that is located in Thornbury (South Gloucestershire). The unit is one of a number of community units providing support and active rehabilitation for those people being supported on Discharge to Assess pathway 2 (please see below).
Following a stay in the acute setting, the ethos for all people being discharged is ‘home is best’ and a large number of people are supported to return home utilising the robust and established ~Discharge to Assess Pathway 1. For those people that are identified as having on-going rehabilitation needs, they are considered to ‘stepdown’ into a Pathway 2 Rehabilitation, Reablement and Recovery bed at the Henderson Rehabilitation Unit.
On the Unit, they will receive therapy intervention and support around complex discharge planning, to enable a timely and safe discharge to their usual residence or to a more suitable location if appropriate.We actively promote a multi-disciplinary model on the Unit, where nursing staff work closely with therapist, social workers, GP’s with Special Interest in Older People’s Care as well as other Acute and Community colleagues, to ensure the person we are supporting is kept at the heart of every decision
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Support Worker role compliments and forms a key part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare services within the organisation, implementing and providing high standards of individualised care for the service user. You will be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT), which includes nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other allied healthcare professionals.
- The Healthcare Support Worker will provide holistic, person-centred care and support for service users of all ages in a variety of settings. As a member of the MDT team you will support the registered nurses in the delivery of care to service users and contribute towards the safe and seamless delivery of holistic care, working safely within your scope of practice and competence at all times.
- Your primary purpose will be to carry out routine care and health tasks which will be set out in agreed care plans as directed by the registered nurse. These tasks will include the provision of personal and nursing care and other practical support that will help service users recover and / or maintain their independence.
- You will deliver clinical care, particularly observation, blood glucose monitoring and simple dressings to service users on the unit under the delegation, support and guidance of a Registered Nurse
Working for our organisation
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.
If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.
Person specification
Experience, skills and knowledge
Essential criteria- Significant experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of service users with a range of communication needs and/ or cultural backgrounds
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively and efficiently individually and in a team environment
- Able to record succinct and accurate information on the patient record both in writing and electronically
- Ability to manipulate fine tools, e.g. for Venepuncture
- Recent relevant experience within the community or hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or willingness to work towards