University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Health Care Support Worker - Community

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly team in the Community setting.

We are conveniently based at the end of the Bay Gateway with excellent links to Lancaster and the M6.

A car driver with a full UK licence is essential.

Main duties of the job

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

About us

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year £18,813 to £20,795 (per annum) pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-C1710224

Job locations

Heysham Primary Care Centre

Middleton Way

Heysham

LA3 2LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team to provide support to the Nursing staff and you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes. You will be required to participate in providing 24 hour cover.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role will involve working independently and as part of a team to provide support to the Nursing staff and you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team with a focus to provide high, safe quality care for patients in their own homes. You will be required to participate in providing 24 hour cover.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATION

Essential

  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • experience of working with community nurses

knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of recent training

skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate efectively both verbally and in writing
  • full driving license

Desirable

  • Venepuncture
  • Wound care experience
Person Specification

QUALIFICATION

Essential

  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • experience of working with community nurses

knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of recent training

skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate efectively both verbally and in writing
  • full driving license

Desirable

  • Venepuncture
  • Wound care experience

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Heysham Primary Care Centre

Middleton Way

Heysham

LA3 2LE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Heysham Primary Care Centre

Middleton Way

Heysham

LA3 2LE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Robyn Jackson

robyn.jackson@mbht.nhs.uk

01524519850

Details

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year £18,813 to £20,795 (per annum) pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-C1710224

Job locations

Heysham Primary Care Centre

Middleton Way

Heysham

LA3 2LE


Supporting documents

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