Job summary
Do you want a rewarding career, where you can make a difference? This is an exciting opportunity for people looking for a career in healthcare, who have little or no formal care work experience to train as a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW).
It`s important that you`re a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the attributes that make a great HCSW.
As a Trainee HCSW, you will start your first four weeks with a training programme to build knowledge and you`ll gain experience prior to you starting in your role as HCSW. We will continue to support you to complete your Care Certificate and help settle you into the role.
We have vacancies for HCSW`s within our community hospitals and mental health inpatient units across Worcestershire.
On completion of the four weeks training and experience, flexible working opportunities are available to discuss, with part time posts available from a minimum of 22.5 hours.
Please see the attached New to Care fact Sheet for more information and application support.
Main duties of the job
Every
day will be different, you`ll work alongside the rest of the team carrying out
a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of patients
and their families.
As a
Trainee Healthcare Support Worker, you will:
- Undertake four weeks training and work
experience to prepare for a substantive role as a Healthcare Support Worker.
- Attend all learning sessions and work
towards completion of clinical skills checklist.
- Commence the industry-standard Care
Certificate (to be completed within 12 weeks of commencing)
- Carry out assigned duties involving direct
patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or experienced
Healthcare Support Worker.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
- Develop an understanding of the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and be able to carry out delegated nursing care under supervision of registered nurse or experienced Healthcare Support Worker.
- Develop an understanding of holistic person-centred care, including the relationship between physical health and mental health.
- Learn and practice the principles of confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients.
- Develop an understanding of a patients journey/pathway through the relevant service.
- Gain experience by participating in activities to meet occupational needs of the patients.
- Participate in training and gain experience related to delivery of personal care.
- Participate in training and gain experience undertaking, recording and reporting patients physical health observations.
- Participate in training and gain experience in patient safety observations and related policy.
- Participate in assisting qualified staff in emergency procedures and first aid.
- Where appropriate undertake safety intervention training.
- Understand the need to report any untoward incidence or accidents to the Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- Demonstrate understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking care.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
- Develop an understanding of the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and be able to carry out delegated nursing care under supervision of registered nurse or experienced Healthcare Support Worker.
- Develop an understanding of holistic person-centred care, including the relationship between physical health and mental health.
- Learn and practice the principles of confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients.
- Develop an understanding of a patients journey/pathway through the relevant service.
- Gain experience by participating in activities to meet occupational needs of the patients.
- Participate in training and gain experience related to delivery of personal care.
- Participate in training and gain experience undertaking, recording and reporting patients physical health observations.
- Participate in training and gain experience in patient safety observations and related policy.
- Participate in assisting qualified staff in emergency procedures and first aid.
- Where appropriate undertake safety intervention training.
- Understand the need to report any untoward incidence or accidents to the Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.
- Demonstrate understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking care.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Can you tell us what your understanding of the role of a HCSW is and identify skills, abilities, and experiences you have gained in previous roles or in your personal life that can transfer or relate to the role of a HCSW.
Additional criteria
Essential
- I confirm the following:
- I am able to commence 3rd February 2025.
- I can work full time for the first 4 weeks and travel to attend the required training in Evesham and Bromsgrove (5 days in week 1 and 1 day per week for weeks 2 -4)?
- I have read the New to Care Programme information sheet?
- I will engage with the pre-employment process in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A*-D or 3-9 in English Language/Literature or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 1 or above, Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
- GCSE A*-D or 3-9 or equivalent in Mathematics (Functional Skills Level 1, Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Basic IT Skills
- Ability to clearly and accurately present written information
Desirable
- Give an example of when you have worked as part of a team and when you have used your own initiative?
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care setting.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Can you tell us what your understanding of the role of a HCSW is and identify skills, abilities, and experiences you have gained in previous roles or in your personal life that can transfer or relate to the role of a HCSW.
Additional criteria
Essential
- I confirm the following:
- I am able to commence 3rd February 2025.
- I can work full time for the first 4 weeks and travel to attend the required training in Evesham and Bromsgrove (5 days in week 1 and 1 day per week for weeks 2 -4)?
- I have read the New to Care Programme information sheet?
- I will engage with the pre-employment process in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A*-D or 3-9 in English Language/Literature or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 1 or above, Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
- GCSE A*-D or 3-9 or equivalent in Mathematics (Functional Skills Level 1, Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
- Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Basic IT Skills
- Ability to clearly and accurately present written information
Desirable
- Give an example of when you have worked as part of a team and when you have used your own initiative?
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care setting.
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.
