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An exciting opportunity has a arisen for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support worker within our Emergency Department at Weston General Hospital.
Our Emergency Department (ED) is at the heart of the hospital, delivering rapid and effective care in a fast-paced environment. We are committed to providing high-quality care, improving patient outcomes, and fostering a supportive and professional working environment for our staff.
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to join our busy Emergency Department. In this critical role, you will support our healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, patient-focused care to individuals attending the ED.
In line with updated Home Office guidance, sponsorship is not available for this role.
As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting with a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks, supporting patients through their journey in the ED, and helping to maintain a smooth and efficient service.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3, BTEC National Diploma, Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) or equivalent experience
Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
Committed to providing high quality patient care
Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.
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