Healthcare Support Worker New Forrest Ward

As a Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist registered nurses and senior clinical staff in planning, delivering, and evaluating care. Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care, maintaining patients\’ privacy and dignity at all times. HCSWs will have opportunities to learn new clinical skills in a supportive environment, with a dedicated team focused on staff development and potential career progression.

Responsibilities include:

1. Observing, monitoring, and recording vital signs using the NEWS2 assessment tool.
2. Providing personal care to meet patients\’ hygiene needs.
3. Supporting patients with nutrition, feeding, and fluids.
4. Assisting with patient comfort.
5. Emptying catheter bags and recording output.
6. Working under supervision of a registered nurse to complete patient documentation.
7. Participating in team discussions and projects to improve services.
8. Supporting service development as part of the wider team.
9. Following Trust policies and protocols to ensure ward safety.

Why Work With Us

The nursing team on New Forest ward has grown significantly over the past year, forming a close-knit community. We are now the Trust\’s Diabetic and Endocrinology (D&E) ward, offering opportunities to develop new ways of working, expand your skills, and learn about these specialties in collaboration with specialist and consultant teams. We provide a strong support network to help you excel in your role and explore career progression.

We seek highly motivated, caring staff with previous hospital experience to enhance our team. The role involves shift work, including nights, and covers a 24/7 schedule, including bank holidays and weekends.

We promote a positive working environment prioritising staff wellbeing and patient care.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Christina Owen
• Job Title: Ward Manager / Senior Sister
• Email: christinaowen@nhs.net
• Telephone: 01803 656111

We welcome visits to the ward from interested candidates.

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