Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Health Care Support Worker has arisen to join our acute medical short stay ward at Pilgrim Hospital. We are a 32 bedded unit .
Working under delegation and supervision of a registered Nursethe Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) will undertake defined responsibilities appropriate to their role in the workplace setting.They will comply with Trust policies, protocols, guidelines, the fifteen standards of the Care Certificate and the national strategy of Compassion in Practice and will ensure safe, compassionate and competent care is delivered to our patients and service users at all times.It is a requirement of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust that all HCSWs adhere to the Code of Conduct for healthcare support workers and adult social care workers.
Main duties of the job
Successful substantive Healthcare Support Workers will benefit from further training opportunities which form part of the ULHT Nursing Career Development Pathway which can ultimately lead to becoming a Registered Nurse.
As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for Working under delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse in delivering a high standard of care to our patients in accordance with individualise care needs, utilising flexible, innovate and effective practice that demonstrates that our patients are at the centre of everything we do.
All CHCSW will be supported in completing the Care Certificate, which can be used to support applications to higher learning (Nurse Associate).
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- oAble to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- oFlexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- oAbility to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- oIT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Previous Experience
Essential
- oMakes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- oAble to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- oAble to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- oIs sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
- oSignificant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- oClear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
Qualifications
Essential
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- oNVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
- oEvidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- oMotivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAble to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- oFlexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- oAble to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- oAble to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- oAble to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- oFlexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- oAbility to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oExcellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- oIT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Previous Experience
Essential
- oMakes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- oAble to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- oAble to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- oIs sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
- oSignificant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- oClear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
Qualifications
Essential
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- oNVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
- oEvidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- oMotivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAble to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- oFlexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- oAble to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- oAble to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
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.
