Healthcare Support Worker, Surrey Elective Centre

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Our Ashford Hospital site in Surrey is looking ahead to the expansion of our theatres as we move towards the site becoming our dedicated elective centre. Our vision is to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.

We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and facilitate training of the next generation of our NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey. We are looking to appoint to a number of roles to support this dedicated site, including this position of Health Care Support Worker.

You must be able to work a minimum of 23 hours per week and be able to undertake a variety of shifts including days, night, weekends and bank holidays.

Experienced health care support workers and those that are new to a caring role are all welcome to apply. You must have good communication skills, have competent IT skills, and have a kind, caring and compassionate nature.

As a HCSW you will be a valued member of the team and can make a significant difference to people in your care.

The Trust offers onwards training for HCSWs including working towards the Care Certificate, Maths and English qualifications.

Interviews are taking place in person on Saturday 17th February 2024.

Please note the Trust is not offering sponsorship for this post.

For further information, please contact lisa.punter@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Work as a Healthcare Support Worker in a ward / department within the hospital setting.
Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients.
Be able to demonstrate an excellent care, compassion and communication whilst delivering care to patients in an acute care setting.
Concentrate on continence Management
Concentrate on nutrition & Hydration
Undertake and record of Vital Signs
Undertake moving & Handling of patients to support independence.
Adhere to Infection Prevention and Control
Safeguard adults and children.
Care for patients post operatively and assisting with their ADLs.
Assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.
Carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.

We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Date posted

24 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year pa inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

323-ACS8858-TM

Job locations

Ashford Hospital

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description document attached for full details of the job and the person specification.

Please ensure that your supporting statement provides evidence to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as listed in the person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description document attached for full details of the job and the person specification.

Please ensure that your supporting statement provides evidence to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as listed in the person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Please provide a brief example how you meet the following:

Essential

Functional level of English & Maths

Desirable

Care Certificate in Acute Trust. If not already achieved would need to obtain this within 6 months of starting

Experience - Please provide a brief example how you meet the following:

Essential

Customer service or experience working with people
Working as part of a team

Desirable

Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker

Knowledge - Please provide a brief example how you meet the following:

Essential

Understanding the role of Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting

Desirable

Trust vision, values and behaviours

Skills - Please provide a brief example how you meet the following:

Essential

Effective communication
Basic IT/communication skills
Caring and compassionate
Empathy and understanding

Other Requirements - Please provide an example of how you meet the following:

Essential

Are you able to work the shifts stated in the advert, otherwise what flexible working are you seeking?
Are you residing in the UK with valid right to work documents?

Person Specification

Qualifications - Please provide a brief example how you meet the following:

Essential

Functional level of English & Maths

Desirable

Care Certificate in Acute Trust. If not already achieved would need to obtain this within 6 months of starting

Experience - Please provide a brief example how you meet the following:

Essential

Customer service or experience working with people
Working as part of a team

Desirable

Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker

Knowledge - Please provide a brief example how you meet the following:

Essential

Understanding the role of Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting

Desirable

Trust vision, values and behaviours

Skills - Please provide a brief example how you meet the following:

Essential

Effective communication
Basic IT/communication skills
Caring and compassionate
Empathy and understanding

Other Requirements - Please provide an example of how you meet the following:

Essential

Are you able to work the shifts stated in the advert, otherwise what flexible working are you seeking?
Are you residing in the UK with valid right to work documents?

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.