Healthcare Support Worker - Main OPD
Job overview
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an A rated sponsor and is able to provide sponsorship for certain roles, however this is restricted by the Home Office and not all roles are eligible.
If you are in doubt as to whether the role you have applied for is likely to attract sponsorship please see the linked information below or contact the recruitment team Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We require a friendly, motivated, hardworking committed healthcare assistant to join our outpatient team. You need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills; you are required to be self-motivated with initiative. You will work independently within the multidisciplinary team always ensuring the patients needs are met.You will be working under supervision of a registered health professional.
We offer good opportunities for progression to both Nursing Associate and Nursing role, as well as a great pension, generous annual leave and other employee benefits.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks and activities relevant for the job role/place of work, which have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
There may be times when you are required to support working at the Satellite unit and Victoria Infirmary, Northwich.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
A proficient support worker who actively participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
An agreed range of duties are carried out independently following assessment of competence. The support worker also assists with the learning and development of others in the workplace.
SERVICE DELIVERY- Participate in the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks and activities relevant for the job role/place of work, which have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
- Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
- Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
- Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Holds National Care Certificate or willing to work towards within 6 months from commencement in post.
- GCSE English/Maths A-C or 4-9 or functional skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Recent experience in a healthcare setting or NHS
- Lead adult care apprenticeships or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of care and related procedures
- Willingness to learn
- Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
- All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
- Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
- Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website.
- Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
- Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
- Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
- You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
- We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
- Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions
- Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.