Job summary
Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Ward 28B are looking for experienced individuals to join their team! If you are enthusiastic, motivated, hardworking and not afraid of a busy day whilst working alongside great team members, then we would love to hear from you.
We are a popular friendly team and we work closely with all members of the MDT. We are all committed to delivering high quality compassionate care to our patients.
Due to how busy and demanding our ward can be, we are looking for experienced Healthcare Support Workers who can come in and hit the ground running! However, we would also consider less experienced candidates for an entry level role, if more appropriate.
We can offer you a great working environment, opportunities to develop your careers and lovely team mates.
Working hours we will consider: 23 hours per week, 34.5 hours per week and 37.5 hours per week - unfortunately we are not able to offer set working patterns.
This role does not currently meet the salary requirement for visa sponsorship. From the 9th April 2025, the minimum salary required for a Skilled Worker visa became £25,000 per year. While this role may be offered at a higher point on the pay scale depending on relevant NHS experience, most new starters are appointed at the bottom of the band, which does not meet the new salary threshold.
Main duties of the job
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. You will be working alongside a Registered Nurse to provide essential nursing care and helping your patients with daily living tasks such as:
- helping patients feel comfortable and move around
- monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
- washing, dressing patients and helping them go to the toilet
- serving meals and helping to feed patient
Qualified and experienced Healthcare Support Workers would also be expected to carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal/ no supervision upon successful completion of clinical skills training, including:
- blood pressure monitoring
- oxygen saturation levels
- body temperature
- pulse rate and respiration rate
- glucose monitoring
- wound swab
- collection and testing of urine, faecal and sputum samples
- ECG monitoring
- Aseptic non-touch technique
- venepuncture & cannulation
Whilst completing these tasks, the underlining aim is to deliver high-quality patient care at all times.
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.
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
Nursing Care (under indirect supervision, once deemed competent)
- Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
- Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
- Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
- To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
- Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff
- Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
- Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
- Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
- Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
- Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communicationskills.
- Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
- Work effectively as part of a team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing Care (under indirect supervision, once deemed competent)
- Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
- Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
- Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
- To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
- Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff
- Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
- Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
- Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
- Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
- Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communicationskills.
- Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
- Work effectively as part of a team.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/ RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience (a minimum of 12 months)
- GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in English
- GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in Maths
Desirable
- Completion of clinical skills training
Work Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable
- Experience in delivering end-of-life care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/ RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience (a minimum of 12 months)
- GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in English
- GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in Maths
Desirable
- Completion of clinical skills training
Work Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable
- Experience in delivering end-of-life care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
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.
