Enhanced Care Support Worker – Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Enhanced Care Support Worker Team at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Enhanced Care Support Worker (ECSW) is a key member of our direct care team who is additionally skilled in communication and therapeutic engagement.
Responsibilities
* Provide care and therapeutic support to patients and their families in conjunction with the Specialist Mental Health Practitioner and directed by members of the wider multidisciplinary network, including the Paediatric, Adult and Older People’s Mental Health Liaison Service.
* Work shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays; be assigned to a patient or patients for the shift and work across all wards and departments within our Trust and its three hospitals, assisting in patient care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals.
* Demonstrate caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary network of professionals regarding all aspects of care, demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
* Engage with and gather information from patients and carers to support a multidisciplinary formulation and care plan, recognising and responding appropriately to the emotional needs of patients.
* Contribute to risk assessment and risk management planning by identifying and reporting issues of concern to the named nurse in charge and supporting multidisciplinary review.
* Contribute to assessment and support the development and implementation of care plans in conjunction with a Registered Nurse/Practitioner and the Mental Health Practitioners.
* Participate in the management of challenging or disturbed behaviour in accordance with the Trust procedures.
* Following assessment, assist in therapeutic intervention and work with individuals in a variety of ways, including delivering specified aspects of therapeutic interventions under supervision from a registered professional.
* Use technical/creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities which promote independence, resilience, and wellbeing.
Working Conditions
Requests for part‑time working will be considered.
About Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. Our trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. We operate three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient, placing people at the heart of all we do.
Application
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Important
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE !!
Closing Date
This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.
#J-18808-Ljbffr