Job summary
Working as a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) at University Hospital Bristol and Weston is an immensely rewarding job. A job in which your care can make makes a real difference to patients' lives. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and hard-working individuals that also believe in our Trust Values: Supportive, Respectful, Innovative & Collaborative. Previous experience is not essential, as we offer training
Trainee Senior HCSW role is an exciting new Band2 to Band3 development role for candidates who have an existing level 3 qualifications (e.g. "A" levels, NVQ Level 3). Experience in a care role would be an advantage but not essential. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Senior HCSW role is a Band 3 role and previous healthcare experience and Level 3 healthcare qualification is essential for direct entry into this role. Ideally this experience should be in an acute / hospital setting.
We have HCSW opportunities available in a variety of adult nursing areas in our Bristol Hospitals.
- Acute Surgical Inpatient Wards
- Acute Medical Inpatient Wards
- Emergency department
You need only apply once for a role to be considered for a number of roles across the trust. If you have a particular interest please add this to your supporting statement
We require everyone to be fully flexible across all shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends, nights and bank holidays
Interview date Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Main duties of the job
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker on the adult inpatient wards 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 for adult patients. You will be
- Helping your patients (both male and female) with daily living tasks, including such washing and going to the toilet (hygiene & continence) or helping with their meals (nutrition).
- Helping with mobility needs and providing pressure area care.
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families.
- Providing one to one observation for patients who present a high risk due to clinical condition.
- Ensuring that the ward environment is clean and safe preventing infection and falls.
As a senior healthcare worker you will also be taking and recording patients' vital signs, identifying and escalating changes to a patient's condition to the registered nurse. Some clinical areas may require you to be proficient in additional clinical skills such as ECGs, venepuncture, simple dressings as required by the ward area.
When competent you will be training and supporting new and junior team members, including student nurses.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week (full time)
You will be working on an inpatient ward, and you will be required to work long shifts (12hours) which include days/nights, weekend and Bank Holidays.
This is physically demanding role, assisting patients who may have poor mobility, and you will be on your feet for long periods.
This is an emotionally demanding role and requires you to adapt quickly to the constantly changing clinical demands on an acute inpatient ward.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week (full time)
You will be working on an inpatient ward, and you will be required to work long shifts (12hours) which include days/nights, weekend and Bank Holidays.
This is physically demanding role, assisting patients who may have poor mobility, and you will be on your feet for long periods.
This is an emotionally demanding role and requires you to adapt quickly to the constantly changing clinical demands on an acute inpatient ward.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds, NVQ 3, BTEC National Diploma or Experience equivalent to the above qualifications (B3)
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent (B3)
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) or Equivalent experience
Desirable
- One of the following: Level 2 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds, NVQ 3, BTEC National Diploma or Experience equivalent to the above qualifications (B2)
- GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) (B2)
- GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) (B2)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures (B2)
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role *
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures (B2)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting (B3)
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Desirable
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting (B2)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds, NVQ 3, BTEC National Diploma or Experience equivalent to the above qualifications (B3)
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent (B3)
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) or Equivalent experience
Desirable
- One of the following: Level 2 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds, NVQ 3, BTEC National Diploma or Experience equivalent to the above qualifications (B2)
- GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) (B2)
- GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) (B2)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures (B2)
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role *
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures (B2)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting (B3)
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Desirable
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting (B2)
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
