Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 December 2024

Job summary

Internal, Secondment/Fixed term opportunity - Main Outpatients

This temporary fixed term post is to provide support whilst the department undertaking additional clinical activity and ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach

Main duties of the job

- Working under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/Midwife

- Knowing what is expected of you, not working outside of your role

- Following reasonable requests and instructions within your work which may include chaperone of patients, transfer of goods and equipment between departments.

- Following locally agreed competency-based tasks supported by training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge to undertake:

- Basic clinical observations i.e. heart rate

- Point of Care Testing

- Blood glucose recordings

- Urinalysis testing/pregnancy testing

- Lying and standing blood pressure monitoring

- Undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical care duties as requested and reporting findings/outputs to the accountable registered professional for example reporting to the Registered professional the condition of a patients skin following bathing, being mindful of how communication can be used to reduce conflict. Completes patient documentation as appropriate

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-10-019

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Care experience working in a health or social care setting.

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate
Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake
GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake

Knowledge

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations

Desirable

Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.
Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Care experience working in a health or social care setting.

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate
Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake
GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake

Knowledge

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
Knowledge of clinical patient observations

Desirable

Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.
Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.