Job Summary
As a Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary professional team to assist registered nurses and senior clinical staff in planning, delivering and evaluating care. You will support patients and other professionals in acute and community settings, and collaborate across departments to improve the patient care pathway.
Responsibilities
* Prepare daily clinics.
* Assist with consultant and nurse‑led clinics.
* Communicate effectively with team members, patients and their families/carers.
* Work within your competence and responsibility, under appropriate accountability.
* Respond to individual needs to maintain a safe environment and report identified risks.
* Participate in preparing the environment and equipment for patient care.
* Assist with urological investigation procedures.
* Adhere to infection control guidance and policies.
* Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and responsible behaviour in line with Trust values.
* Share experiences, support learning and maintain high standards of care.
* Work with registered nurses and senior clinical staff to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Person Specification
* Minimum 6 months experience in the care sector within the last 3 years.
* NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in Healthcare.
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
* NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Healthcare.
* Basic IT skills.
* Knowledge of hospital computer systems.
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata.
Contract
Permanent.
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share.
Location
Urology Outpatient Department, Paignton Health & Wellbeing Centre, Paignton, TQ3 3AA.
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust – https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk.
Reference Number
388-7251906-PC&S
Additional Information
When completing an application, please state your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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