Job summary
Healthcare Support Worker (Band 2), NHS, Bristol, to £17950.23 - £19,918 pa + excellent NHS benefits
Are you looking for the next step in your career?
Do you want to work with people and really make a difference?
Could this be the role you've been looking for?
Healthcare support workers are required to support one of the UK's largest NHS Hospital Trusts working alongside other practitioners on the front line providing care directly to our patients. We have vacancies in our Medicine, Anaesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care and Renal and Neurological & Musculoskeletal Divisions.
WHY APPLY?
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to offering excellent career development through tailored education pathways. We can offer you a training contract dependent on your educational requirements. Our education pathway is an apprenticeship which will typically range from 12-18 months duration, depending on your working pattern and level of study.
The 4 apprenticeship elements are:
- Initial Assessment
- Functional Skills (maths and English) - if required
- Job specific training (both in the workplace and in the classroom)
- End Point Assessment
Apprentices will progress to the fully qualified salary upon completion of their education pathway. If you hold the relevant qualification for this post, you will move straight to a fully qualified post salary.
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Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
Delivering clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols/policies
- Assisting with patient assessment within level of competence, immediately reporting any changes in the patients' physical and mental condition to the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner
- Communicating effectively, sensitively and compassionately with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Acting at all timesin a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ClinicalDeliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols/policies and withinthe scope of the Health Care Support Worker remit.Participate in patient assessment (with direct supervision and after appropriate delegation fromthe Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner), to deliver high standards of care.Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care/therapy (List ofSpecific Clinical Competencies (Nursing) in appendix 1Under supervision follow individual care treatment plans, and report any changes immediately tothe Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.Work effectively as part of a team.Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinaryteam regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordancewith the patient group.Contribute to clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards andtrust policies and procedures.Provide information to other members of the Multi-disciplinary team on the care/therapyprovided.Provide clinical care/therapy in accordance with infection prevention and health and safety policiesand procedures.Initiate and participate with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures.Environment SupportEnsure clinical area is prepared and maintained as appropriate to individual patient needs.Maintain the work environment in line with Trust Infection prevention and Health and Safetypolicies.Identify requirements for and availability of equipment stores, CSSD as appropriate for patientsclinical care/ therapy.
AdministrationUse IT systems for e.g. data collection, patient records, information and treatment investigativerequests.Effectively utilise resources within departmental budgetary requirements.Ensure that correct procedures are followed in the event of an incident or accident involvingpatients, staff or visitors.Participate in ward/dept meetings.Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors tothe ward/dept.Ensure safe custody, return or disposal of patients property in accordance with Trust Policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ClinicalDeliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols/policies and withinthe scope of the Health Care Support Worker remit.Participate in patient assessment (with direct supervision and after appropriate delegation fromthe Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner), to deliver high standards of care.Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care/therapy (List ofSpecific Clinical Competencies (Nursing) in appendix 1Under supervision follow individual care treatment plans, and report any changes immediately tothe Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.Work effectively as part of a team.Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinaryteam regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordancewith the patient group.Contribute to clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards andtrust policies and procedures.Provide information to other members of the Multi-disciplinary team on the care/therapyprovided.Provide clinical care/therapy in accordance with infection prevention and health and safety policiesand procedures.Initiate and participate with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures.Environment SupportEnsure clinical area is prepared and maintained as appropriate to individual patient needs.Maintain the work environment in line with Trust Infection prevention and Health and Safetypolicies.Identify requirements for and availability of equipment stores, CSSD as appropriate for patientsclinical care/ therapy.
AdministrationUse IT systems for e.g. data collection, patient records, information and treatment investigativerequests.Effectively utilise resources within departmental budgetary requirements.Ensure that correct procedures are followed in the event of an incident or accident involvingpatients, staff or visitors.Participate in ward/dept meetings.Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors tothe ward/dept.Ensure safe custody, return or disposal of patients property in accordance with Trust Policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Apprenticeship in Health Level 2 or QCF Diploma level 2 Health
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 1 or equivalent
- Evidence of full time education achievements
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training for required clinical activities
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Apprenticeship in Health Level 2 or QCF Diploma level 2 Health
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 1 or equivalent
- Evidence of full time education achievements
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training for required clinical activities
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
