Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker - Midgley Ward

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Job summary

As a full time Healthcare Support Worker on our 26 bedded Midgley Ward which specialises in Respiratory and Acute Medicine you will provide high standards of care to our patients while working both independently and as part of a team, prioritising your workload to ensure quality care and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.

The ideal candidate will have some care experience and will be able to work night shifts. We offer a period of supernumerary time to support you into your role, and further learning and development are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

  • We are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care to our patients.
  • You will need excellent communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team, prioritising your workload to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
  • You will ensure that your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals, and ensure their privacy and dignity at all times.
  • Duties include monitoring and recording of vital signs, escorting patients off the ward for investigations/scans, assisting with personal care and nutritional support.
  • You will need to be flexible as this post includes days, nights and weekend working.

About us

Why work with us - We are a 26 bedded ward admitting patients from A&E, EAU, MRU and other ward transfers. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team, and work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team who are committed to providing high standards of compassionate, individualised care.

As the first fully integrated care organisation in England you will be joining the organisation at an exciting time, working withallied health care professionals within the locality, and in a motivated and caring team.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer you an opportunity to join our dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish.Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:

  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Childcare at our day nursery
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
  • Staff Discounts
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real assed to Team Torbay and South Devon.#CareToJoinUsTSD

Details

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-5791820-ACS-A

Job locations

Midgley Ward

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will give you great job satisfaction as you will be able to give high standards of care to patients at a time when they are in need. This rewarding post will enable you to make a difference to patients, and their families.

You will work as a team to assist and perform clinical responsibilities as delegated by our qualified nursing staff, including though not limited to:

  • Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturations and weight.
  • As well as providing personalised care such as infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
  • Administrative duties such as answer the telephone, take messages and refer to the Staff Nurse for instructions, to take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.
  • Assisting with the undertaking and implementation of risk assessments
  • Communicating with Staff, Patients, Relatives and Carers.
  • Recognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge while acknowledging your own limitations and seeking advice of senior staff as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will give you great job satisfaction as you will be able to give high standards of care to patients at a time when they are in need. This rewarding post will enable you to make a difference to patients, and their families.

You will work as a team to assist and perform clinical responsibilities as delegated by our qualified nursing staff, including though not limited to:

  • Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturations and weight.
  • As well as providing personalised care such as infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
  • Administrative duties such as answer the telephone, take messages and refer to the Staff Nurse for instructions, to take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.
  • Assisting with the undertaking and implementation of risk assessments
  • Communicating with Staff, Patients, Relatives and Carers.
  • Recognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge while acknowledging your own limitations and seeking advice of senior staff as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Proven recent experience in the last three years in the care sector

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 qualification
  • Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of hospital computer systems
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Proven recent experience in the last three years in the care sector

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 qualification
  • Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of hospital computer systems

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Midgley Ward

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Midgley Ward

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Susan Rae

susanrae@nhs.net

01803654121

Details

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-5791820-ACS-A

Job locations

Midgley Ward

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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