Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly dynamic Team on Burrator ward. Burrator ward is a 25 bedded general internal medical ward. We are looking for a highly motivated individuals who wish to work in this field of specialist care. We are hoping to recruit someone who is compassionate, dedicated and show a willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge to support high standards of care. Why not come and visit the ward for an informal visit where we can meet you and introduce you to the team. Please contact Sara Ambrose, Ward Manager via 01752 438625 or email sara.ambrose@nhs.net
We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment. Good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience in a health care setting are essential.
You must be prepared to complete additional competencies and you will be required to work rotational shifts. We do offer flexible working for staff. Burrator ward has the following shift pattern:
Long Day:07:30-20:00
Night:19:30 - 08:00
***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome. ***
***Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement). ***
Main duties of the job
To assist with the delivery of care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurse and multi-disciplinary team.
- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
- Participate in unit research and audit work to include date collection
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
- To be familiar with Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness polices.
- To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment. To participate in department cleaning.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouthcare, toileting, manual handling and mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.
- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff
- Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouthcare, toileting, manual handling and mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.
- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff
- Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working within a large clinical setting
- Ability to work in a team environment
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working in a caring environment
- Health & Safety
- Proven knowledge of working with hospital/ clinical based systems
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 1 in Maths and English
- Plus, either NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 2 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
- Or, Demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 2 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L2 course. Willing to undertake a competency-based assessment at interview.
- Undertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Care Certificate training
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Effective influencing skills: in general, and with senior health care professionals
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to work with national forums, inputting and verifying collated data in a timely and concise manner.
- Ability to manoeuvre medium to heavy loads, which could be in excess of 25kg, in varying locations
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working within a large clinical setting
- Ability to work in a team environment
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working in a caring environment
- Health & Safety
- Proven knowledge of working with hospital/ clinical based systems
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 1 in Maths and English
- Plus, either NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 2 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
- Or, Demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 2 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L2 course. Willing to undertake a competency-based assessment at interview.
- Undertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Care Certificate training
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Effective influencing skills: in general, and with senior health care professionals
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to work with national forums, inputting and verifying collated data in a timely and concise manner.
- Ability to manoeuvre medium to heavy loads, which could be in excess of 25kg, in varying locations
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
