Main area Healthcare Support Worker Grade 3 Contract Fixed term: 24 months (2year contract) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri initially, with a possible 7day service.) Job ref 388-7208233-ACS
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/07/2025 23:59
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Job overview
Our Healthcare Support Worker will be based within the gastroenterology department, providing support to the Liver Specialist Nursing their and the patients accessing this service.
You will work under the supervision of qualified nurses, doctors and allied health professionals within an inpatient setting, outpatient and community setting.
Main duties of the job
* To provide general and specialist information to a variety of patient diagnosed with liver disease and alcohol related liver disease.
* To screen patients in the hospital to identify those at risk from alcohol harm. Working with other members of the Alcohol Care Team (ACT) in the care and management of patients.
* To work closely with clinical nurse specialists undertaking a variety of skills working within set guidelines i.e phlebotomy, vensections, fibroscans. Full training will be given.
* Contribute to maintaining and organising the day to day running of the liver nursing service dealing with phone calls, referrals emails, patient queries etc.
* Currently this is a Monday to Friday service but may be subject to change.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
The Liver Team and Alcohol Care Team works within a friendly and well-established Gastroenterology Department that provides seamless multi-speciality care, with an ethos in facilitating the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed job description and a main responsibility proforma.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 in healthcare related subject or equivalent
* Literacy and numeracy to National Qualification Framework level 2
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
* Knowledge of or experience in Liver and Alcohol Services
Knowledge
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
* Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task
* To have awareness of limitations and boundaries
* Knowledge of computer systems- ICE, Infoflex
* Venepuncture and cannulation
Specific Skills
* Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
* Management of an acutely ill patient
* Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
* Evidence of working well within a team
* Ability to demonstrate motivation
* Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
* Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload
* Evidence of commitment to customer care
* Experience with acute care or GI service setting
* Full Driving License with the ability to travel around sites
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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