Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department
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Job summary
Apply now and become part of our innovative emergency department that values technology and work-life balance for our Nurses. The Trust is offering a range of devices for you to use both at work and in your personal life. These are termed Corporately Owned Personally Enabled (COPE) devices and will include all or any of the following, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Apple Watch and Apple AirPod Pros. Together, let's redefine the way we work and embrace the future of mobile productivity with COPE devices!
We are now recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support Workers to join our established Emergency Department.
You will attend a robust clinical induction program, and comprehensive practical based program, you will gain the skills and knowledge to provide quality care to our patients. We will provide you with the tools to gain your care certificate if you have not already completed it.
If you do not yet have both Math and English Level 1 qualifications (GCSE Grade C-E or 1-3 or equivalent).
For Further Information about the role we have a pre recorded webinar below for you to viewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7sxiQ-CnzQ-
We welcome applications for those seeking both full and part-time employment, the minimum contract we can offer is 24.5 hours per week.
Any questions regarding flexible working arrangements we can discuss in advance or on the day of your interview.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Support Worker works as part of the ward/department team under the supervision of registered nurse/midwife and:
- Participates in the delivery of patient care
- Contributes towards ward/department organisation
- Support registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment
- Complete National Care Certificate
If successfully shortlisted for interview, you will be meeting the team, interviewed, recruitment checks and occupational health checks on the day. Please bring all required ID/ proof of maths and English qualifications on the day to avoid delays
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to build a new hospital that will transform healthcare for the people of Harlow and beyond.
The New Princess Alexandra Hospital will be a world-class facility delivering first-rate care for our patients and providing the best place to work for our people.
It will be a hospital for the future; one that will care for many generations to come.
Join us on this exciting journey to bring our new hospital to life. Together, we're building #OurNewPAH
Details
Date posted
27 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£21,406 to £22,454 a year per annum inclusive of 5% High Cost Area Supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
292-5440705-SW
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust / Keats House
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust / Keats House
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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