There has never been a more exciting time to join Russell's Hall Hospital. First class staff are our best asset!
Same Day Emergency Care is a 7 day service supporting emergency pathways for our patients. If you are an experienced band 3 or a band 2 care support worker looking to develop further then this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
As a higher clinical support worker you will be responsible for not only maintaining patients needs including hygiene, toileting and nutrition but also assisting the nursing team and medical team with extended roles.
You will also play a key role in assessing, treating and transferring patients to give them a high standard of care and a good hospital experience.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualification
* NVQ level 3/ diploma level 3 or working towards
* English & Maths A - C, 9 - 4 or Functional Skills Level 2
* ECG
* Venepuncture
Experience
* Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within a hospital, the community or a residential nursing home setting
* Experience of close working with members of the multidisciplinary team
* Previous NHS Acute Medical experience
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
* Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearPro Rata Per Annum
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