Healthcare Support Worker - Rehabilitation Unit

Band 3

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Job overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for better? Are you passionate about working in healthcare and rehabilitation? Then this opportunity is for you. South Bristol Rehabilitation units are located within South Bristol Community Hospital and has built up a reputation for delivering excellent patient centred care and enthusiastic teamwork.

As a Healthcare Support worker you will assist with the direct care of patients delegated to and supervised by a registered nurse. Your role will provide support to the nursing team, collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care centred around the core principles of recovery and stroke rehabilitation and the patients wishes. The service supports patients to recover and regain their independence following admission to an acute hospital and the team consists of registered nurses, therapists, advanced clinical practitioners, General Practitioners and a range of unregistered support workers. There are exciting changes and developments afoot locally with an international nursing recruitment campaign; in joining our workforce at this exciting time gives us the ability to enhance your skills and learning and we look forward to working with you!

Main duties of the job

• To assist registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic care which is delivered with compassion, dignity and respect.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the prevention of harm by participating in risk assessments such as nutrition, pressure area care, continence and falls.
• To assist patients with their care and nutritional support and needs.
• To safely and accurately record physiological observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperatures and escalate and report to the registered nurse accountable for the patients care.
• To report back any relevant care about the patient to the registered nurse.
• Assist patients to mobilise safely using equipment and techniques prescribed and recorded in their plan of care.
• Promote a culture of ambulatory care by supporting patients to be as independent as possible with washing, dressing in own clothes and encouraging mobility from admission.
• Assist in the provision of prescribed programmes of care e.g rehabilitation and therapy goals under supervision and guidance.
• Support patient centred rehabilitation to facilitate safe and timely discharges which reflects individual choice and maximising independence.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality! We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits we offer. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application. If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent experience

Experience, skills and knowledge

• Significant experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively and efficiently individually and in a team environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of service users with a range of communication needs and/or cultural backgrounds.
• Able to carry out the core clinical competencies required of the post e.g. wound care, observations
• Able to record succinct and accurate information on the patient record both in writing and electronically
• Experience in community and acute settings

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.