Emergency Department (Main)- Care Support Worker

Job summary

The Care Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others.

Main duties of the job

To attend to the patient's hygiene requirement including skin care, oral care, hair care, etc and report to the registered nurse.

To assist in the prevention of pressure sores and report to the registered nurse.

To undertake patient comfort rounds under direction of the registered nurse and report any changes in the patient's condition.

To assist patients with their basic elimination needs and report to the registered nurse.

To assist in fulfilling the patient's nutritional needs by serving meals, feeding patients and monitoring dietary and fluid intake and reporting to the registered nurse.

To assist in the collection of specimens and undertake ward testing of urine and report the findings to the registered nurse.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)