Staff Health and Wellbeing Support Worker

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Staff Health and Wellbeing (SHaW) Support Worker works as part of the Staff Health and Wellbeing team working between the supervision of registered occupational health advisors/ nurses and participates in the delivery of client care and the administration team.

The post holder will complete the Care Certificate within the probationary period, leading to an opportunity of internal development.

The department and contracted hours are Monday-Friday (Excluding bank holidays) 08.00-16.00

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the the SHaW support worker is to contributes towards department organisation, supporting the occupational health advisors and registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment. Supporting and helping to undertake medical screening assessments to ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to Occupational Health & Safety legislation. Alongside working within reception and supporting administration services to the department as outlined below.

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

Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year per annum inclusive of 5% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5938048-CORP

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra / St Margaret's / Herts and Essex Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow / Epping / Bishops Stortford

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. Available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. Available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's grade A-F or Levels 1-3 or Functional Skills L1 Maths and English or above.

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
  • Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
  • Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant

Desirable

  • Previous experience in health care
  • Previous experience in administration duties or customer services

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues verbally and in writing skills
  • Ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
  • Able to work under the direction of a qualified practitioner
  • Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks, working efficiently, effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Ability to undertake phlebotomy tasks

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality of care
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's grade A-F or Levels 1-3 or Functional Skills L1 Maths and English or above.

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
  • Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
  • Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant

Desirable

  • Previous experience in health care
  • Previous experience in administration duties or customer services

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues verbally and in writing skills
  • Ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
  • Able to work under the direction of a qualified practitioner
  • Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks, working efficiently, effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Ability to undertake phlebotomy tasks

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality of care

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra / St Margaret's / Herts and Essex Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow / Epping / Bishops Stortford

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra / St Margaret's / Herts and Essex Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow / Epping / Bishops Stortford

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Staff Health and Wellbeing (SHaW) Manager

Kathryn O'Mahony Court

tpa-tr.shaw@nhs.net

01279827015

Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year per annum inclusive of 5% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5938048-CORP

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra / St Margaret's / Herts and Essex Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow / Epping / Bishops Stortford

CM20 1QX


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