Job summary
Would you like to start your career in the NHS? Are you over 18 years of age. (Minimum age requirement for this post)
Then why not join us as a Health Care Support Worker at Hampshire Hospitals.
We are recruiting now for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester across our various Wards.
Please note: this vacancy does not include Paediatrics or Maternity ward vacancies.
We will be holding an in-person HCSW Interview Day on Tuesday April 9th 2024 at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (Winchester). The event will include a presentation, a tour of the hospital and a face-to-face interview.
To book your place, simply apply here to confirm your attendance. We will contact you with further information about the day and to arrange your face to face interview times once the advert closes.
Main duties of the job
Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) at Hampshire Hospitals work across a variety of settings, from Elderly Care to Elective Surgery. The choice is yours. As a healthcare support worker, you'll work under the supervision of a healthcare professional, supporting them and helping patients on their journey back to full health.
We have the training, support, education, and opportunities to help you make the very most of your talent. Whether that means becoming a registered nursing associate, registered nurse, midwife or physiotherapist of the future, or moving into a management role or simply being the best Healthcare Support Worker you can be.
It's a hands-on role - one minute you could be taking blood and the next lending an ear to an anxious patient - but it's one of the most rewarding. Duties include monitoring patients and performing basic health checks, making patients feel comfortable, washing and dressing patients and helping to feed patients.
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker is a vital role within the team and if you're positive, caring and have a can-do attitude - we want you to join us.
About us
Virtually all the roles are shift based covering 7 days a week - but there's enhanced pay for any unsocial hours.
Your life outside work is important, and we are happy to offer full time and part time roles - please discuss details with us during the interview session.
Important: this vacancy is for external candidates or HHFT employees who are not Healthcare Support Workers. If you already work at HHFT as a HCSW (permanent or bank contracts) and wish to change, you should not apply for this vacancy - please contact your line manager instead.
WE DO NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
HHFT's YouTube channel contains videos highlighting the everyday life in the NHS in various roles/areas across our hospitals; click on the links below to watch them:
- HCSW DAY IN THE LIFE | https://youtu.be/aQ4NVHovhPc
- Healthcare support worker | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWny80Kjcbs
Please note:
a) The duration of the apprenticeship is 24 months. We will assess your eligibility for this programme before enrolment. You will be exempt from undertaking an apprenticeship if you have previously completed an equivalent apprenticeship, diploma or similar qualification. Please refer to the attached Q&A document about the programme.
b) Under the Supporting Information session, please confirm to us your preferred hospital and area/wards to work for. Please note allocation to preferred areas is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
HHFT's YouTube channel contains videos highlighting the everyday life in the NHS in various roles/areas across our hospitals; click on the links below to watch them:
- HCSW DAY IN THE LIFE | https://youtu.be/aQ4NVHovhPc
- Healthcare support worker | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWny80Kjcbs
Please note:
a) The duration of the apprenticeship is 24 months. We will assess your eligibility for this programme before enrolment. You will be exempt from undertaking an apprenticeship if you have previously completed an equivalent apprenticeship, diploma or similar qualification. Please refer to the attached Q&A document about the programme.
b) Under the Supporting Information session, please confirm to us your preferred hospital and area/wards to work for. Please note allocation to preferred areas is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment
- Knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or employment experience
- ESOL level 2 or equivalent (if English not first language).
- Literacy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G) to be demonstrated at interview
- Numeracy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G) to be demonstrated at interview
Desirable
- NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent or above in Health or Health and Social Care or working towards an award
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a public facing/customer care role or environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Health/Health and Social Care role
- Previous NHS experience / Understanding of NHS/Social care systems
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication in the English language
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment
- Knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or employment experience
- ESOL level 2 or equivalent (if English not first language).
- Literacy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G) to be demonstrated at interview
- Numeracy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G) to be demonstrated at interview
Desirable
- NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent or above in Health or Health and Social Care or working towards an award
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a public facing/customer care role or environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Health/Health and Social Care role
- Previous NHS experience / Understanding of NHS/Social care systems
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication in the English language
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.
