Healthcare Support Worker Surgical Admissions Lounge
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Job overview
An opportunity has arose for a Healthcare Support Worker vacancy on Surgical admissions Lounge
You are required to have the Cavendish Care Certificate in Health and Social care or a equivalent health care qualification to be eligible to apply for this role.
We will be looking for enthusiasm, drive and passion where the delivery of outstanding levels of care. You will have excellent communication skills and the flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of this busy area.
The successful candidate will be efficient, reliable and be able to work using their own initiative whilst being part of a team. You will be a motivated and confident healthcare support worker dedicated to assisting in the delivery and the development of an excellent service.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Candidates will be required to evidence their qualification certificates to the interview panel.
Please note this role includes weekend and night working.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times.
Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude.
Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department.
To support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner.
You will ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Working for our organisation
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’.We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Expected duties our Healthcare Support Workers provide in their role include:
Assisting patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals.
Assisting qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.
Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.
Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.
Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.
Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patient’s health and well-being or any possible risks.
Undertake observations/tasks such as patient temperature, weighing, skin care and nutrition and hydration checks as directed
Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.
Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.
Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills
- Effective communication skills - written and verbal
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Effective understanding of confidentiality
Skills
Essential criteria- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
- Effective team player
- Effective customer service skills
- Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds
Additional
Essential criteria- Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
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Recruitment Information for Candidates
Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.
The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.
We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.
Guidance on Completing Your Application
Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.
On-Call
Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Continuous Service
WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.