Health Care Support Worker
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Job summary
General Surgery at Sandwell are looking to appoint Health Care Assistant's across the surgical floor. We require motivated individuals with a high standard of nursing skills to care for patients with surgical conditions.
The successful applicants will become a valued member of a highly skilled team, assisting the registered staff in providing high quality care at all times.
They will have need to have excellent communication skills, be cheerful and friendly and be willing to provide personal care.
The successful applicants will need to be flexible and cover 24hr rotating shifts as required. Previous experience as a health care assistant is preferable.
Vacancies are available on Priory 2 and the Surgical Assessment Unit.
Main duties of the job
To support our patients to meet activities of daily living whilst in our care. This includes assisting with hygiene needs & meeting nutritional needs.
Maintaining and promoting high standards of infection control within the ward area
Supporting and assisting registered nurses to maintain patient safety, care & well-being at all times
To assist with clinical duties such as recording of vital signs, ECG's, height & weight - training will be provided.
To assist with ensuring that the ward area is stocked with required equipment
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Details
Date posted
22 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
381-SS-6151356
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Lyndon, West Bromwich
Sandwell/Birmingham
B71 4HJ
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Lyndon, West Bromwich
Sandwell/Birmingham
B71 4HJ
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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