Healthcare Support Worker - Midgley Ward
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Overview
As a full-time Healthcare Support Worker on our 26-bed Midgley Ward (specialising in Respiratory and Acute Medicine), you will provide high standards of care to patients, work independently and as part of a team, prioritise your workload and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach. The position includes day, night and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
* Monitor and record vital signs; observe, monitor and record patients' conditions (temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturations, weight).
* Escort patients off the ward for investigations/scans; assist with personal care and nutritional support.
* Provide personalised care including infection prevention and control, personal hygiene, nutrition, reassurance, comfort and safety.
* Administrative duties: answer the telephone, take messages, refer to the Staff Nurse for instructions, participate in ward/unit meetings, and support effective communication between staff.
* Assist with risk assessments and communicate with staff, patients, relatives and carers.
* Recognise and respond to situations in the work area and report to the nurse in charge; seek advice from senior staff as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Some care or healthcare experience; ability to work night shifts; flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.
* Willingness to learn and participate in further development; period of supernumerary time to support transition.
Why join us
We are a 26-bed ward admitting patients from A&E, EAU, MRU and other ward transfers. We value a caring, inclusive team committed to high standards of compassionate, individualised care.
Benefits
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Childcare at our day nursery
* Generous holiday entitlement (27 days for full-time, plus bank/public holidays)
* Staff discounts
* Career development and training opportunities
* Employee support — 24-hour helpline
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