Job overview
Do you have the passion, enthusiasm and knowledge to provide excellent care to acute surgical patients? Are you positive, creative and dynamic? If you do then the Surgical Directorate is currently looking for Health Care Support Worker for an exciting role on Ward 16 Our focus is on providing safe and exceptionally skilled surgical care to our patients. We focus heavily on training, education, staff support and development; alongside collaborative working with our Consultants and other professionals. We consider ourselves a supportive team, who welcome learners and those wishing to grow their skills and knowledge. We deliver high quality care to patients with complex needs and multiple co-morbidities, we are a forward-thinking directorate and wards, We always put our patients first. We strive towards improving our services to meet the ever changing needs of our patients, the workforce and the systems of the future. We need Health Care Support Workers that are passionate about the contribution they make to safe and compassionate patient care, their working environment and colleagues. We are a strong and happy team...so why not come and join us! PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION Interview date: 2nd January Main duties of the job To work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with patient care and other departmental-related duties as directed by a Registered Nurse to ensure kind, safe, and compassionate care for patients. Working for your organisation The successful candidate will work within the already established team in delivering high quality seamless care to emergency surgical patients Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) include (but not limited to): Making sure patients are comfortable Helping patients move around Washing and dressing patients Taking basic observations and updating patient records Keeping departments tidy and ensuring equipment is clean Serving meals and helping patients eat Administering medication to patients Collecting, storing, and labeling biological specimens Keeping hospital supplies properly stocked and organized Working closely with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, and therapists in order to provide patients with exceptional careSupport workers may also provide physical and emotional support, encourage and support the development of personal skills, and help with household tasks Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification/ willingness to work Desirable criteria GCSE Or equivalent in Maths and English Personal attributes Essential criteria enthusiastic caring attitude, good time management, able to deal with the demands of a rapidly developing service Desirable criteria must be a team player, able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and discretion Technical Skills and Responsibilities Essential criteria Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative Desirable criteria Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience Essential criteria Ability to adapt and learn in a health care environment Desirable criteria Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS Knowledge Essential criteria An understanding around basic patient care Desirable criteria Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation