At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients in their recovery and assist healthcare professionals in delivering compassionate care.
- Company: Join a reputable healthcare team dedicated to patient-centred rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Enjoy NHS benefits, 27+ days annual leave, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, including days, nights, and weekends.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable healthcare experience.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
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. Our bedded units are located within Skylark and Henderson and have 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 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. Our service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Working patterns include a combination of day and night shifts, as well as weekend and bank holiday coverage.
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 elevate 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.
Benefits:
- Agenda for Change Salary
- Full NHS benefits
- 27+ days’ annual leave
- Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. 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. Interviews will aim to take place in person (reasonable adjustments considered).
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.
Healthcare Support Worker - Henderson/Skylark in Thornbury employer: Sirona-Care-
Join our dedicated team at Skylark and Henderson, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will benefit from a comprehensive NHS benefits package, including 27+ days of annual leave and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme, all while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Our commitment to employee growth and a culture of teamwork ensures that you will thrive in your role, contributing to the recovery and rehabilitation of those in our care.
