Main area Respiratory Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - Internal rotation, days, nights and weekends Job ref 216-DH-DC7652741
Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. Closing 05/05/2026 23:59
Senior Health Care Worker
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated Lead Healthcare Assistants with excellent communication skills to join our forward‑thinking female respiratory ward and offer a high level of clinical support to our patients.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.
* Carry out care and other duties under indirect supervision.
* Supervise junior healthcare assistants and contribute to their training and development.
* Undertake specific extended skills.
* Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
* Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.
* Use knowledge and experience to undertake non‑routine duties, making decisions within area of responsibility.
* Carry out a range of limited clinical duties with minimal/no supervision (e.g., blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine, faecal, sputum, wound swabs).
* Participate in patient assessment and provide holistic care, escalating concerns to other clinical staff as needed.
* Practice safe standards of care following Trust guidelines and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
* Deliver clinical care in line with infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
* Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.
* Foster self‑care and independence with patients.
* Promote health education specific to the clinical area in line with national and local policies.
Qualifications
* Level 3 (SCQF – 6): City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3, BTEC National Diploma or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Level 2 functional skills in English and mathematics or equivalent.
* Completion of a Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker).
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Demonstrated time‑management and prioritisation skills.
* Commitment to a caring approach to patients and relatives.
* Experience working in a hospital setting.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to complete appropriate documentation accurately.
* Awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply. Diversity strengthens our teams and improves patient experience. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and included.
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