A Healthcare Support Worker post at Skegness Hospital, part of Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust, in a busy clinical area. The work centres on delivering patient care set out in individual care plans to a high standard, as part of a multidisciplinary team working under supervision. The post covers round-the-clock shifts across seven days, including weekends and bank holidays, and expects a flexible approach. Evidence of the Care Certificate, or a commitment to achieve it on joining, is required.
What the job involves
- Deliver patient care as set out in individual care plans, to the highest standard in the clinical area
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team under supervision
What’s required
Qualifications
- Vocational Level 3 in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience
- GCSE English and Maths at Level 2, or equivalent
- Evidence of the Care Certificate, or commitment to achieve it on joining
- Commitment to CPD and lifelong learning, including competency-based training
Experience
- Experience of, or knowledge of, delivering care or working in a care setting
- Experience working and communicating with the public
- Clinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking delegated clinical tasks to support patients
Skills & knowledge
- Basic computer and fundamental ICT skills
- Knowledge of observing, monitoring and recording patient activity and health status
Nice to have
- Typing or word processing skills or qualification
- Evidence of related training
- Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
- Knowledge of the Trust's values, the LCHS Way
- Working knowledge of health and safety, infection prevention and manual handling
- Experience working in a team in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge and experience of NHS IT systems and applications
- Experience of rotational shift patterns, including days and nights
What’s offered
- Training provision to enhance skills
- Earn while you learn apprenticeship programme
- Flexible working options such as part-time, compressed hours, job shares and hybrid working, where service needs allow
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
