Band 2/3 - Healthcare Support Worker, Urgent Treatment Centre
- NHS
- Full Time
- Hemel Hempstead
- 24873.00 - 26958.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a band 2/3 Healthcare support worker to work full time 37.5 Hrs per week to work within our Urgent Treatment Centre which is part of the West Hertforshire NHS Trust Teaching Hospital based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital ( but may need to work across other sites in the Trust - Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital
We are looking for an individuals who is extremely hard working, patient focused, who can lead the Team to deliver the best care to our patients.You need to be a motivated, enthusiastic, organised and a knowledgeable leader who enjoys working within a large Team of all Bands - including Student Nurses of all levels.
Main duties of the job
A Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is a core member of the team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care. You will carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. Your role is to provide compassionate care, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your individual needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job responsibilities
General duties:
Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Nurse/Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate.
Undertakes personal care duties, e.g. bathing, toileting, dressing, support with meals and assisting patients with their appearance.
Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.
Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Willingness to complete The Care Certificate programme, workbooks and competencies
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or Level 2 in Health & Social care
- GCSE A* - C/ 4 - 9 / or Functional Skills level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of a Healthcare Support Worker
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Desirable
- Previous training in First Aid
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Team working
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare or social 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.
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Hemel Hempstead Hopital
Hillfield Rd,
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 4AD
