Band 2 - Healthcare Support Worker, Emergency Medicine
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
The Emergency Medicine Division is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same! We are looking for highly motivated and adaptable team members who are enthusiastic about providing the best care for our patients whilst they are at their most vulnerable.
Understandably the Emergency Medicine Division is incredibly busy with high patient turnover therefore you need to be confident in your delivery of care whilst ensuring that you help to maintain the privacy and dignity of our patients.
You will be working alongside our friendly and professional team either in the Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Unit or Acute Admissions Unit to ensure patient safety and care of patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be an essential part of the nursing team. You will do a fantastic job providing care and support to our patients and their families.
You will need to be the kind of person who puts their patients first, providing the best care for every patient, every day.
You will provide hands on personal care for your patients whilst encouraging them to be as independent as possible.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Date posted
02 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,575 a year inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
360-F-HCSW-ED-FEB24
Job locations
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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