If you have good communication, organisational and observation skills and want to have a challenging yet rewarding role with excellent career prospects then a healthcare support worker role may be the job for you.
Our healthcare support workers are vital members of our nursing and midwifery teams.
They are key to the smooth running of our wards, hospital and community clinics, critical care, operating theatres and maternity unit – we couldn’t do what we do without them.
No two days are ever the same. Life at Newcastle Hospitals is fast paced and you will work closely with all members of the team building strong working relationships and often life long friendships.
You will help patients with their hygiene needs such as washing, dressing and personal care; support their nutritional needs by providing nourishing food and drink which are essential to staying healthy as well as recovery from illness or treatment.
We currently employ over 1000 members of staff as healthcare support workers and recruit on a regular basis to ensure we have all the staff we need to provide excellent patient care.
What is the role of a Healthcare Support Worker?
Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) work in both hospital and community settings under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
The role can be varied depending on the setting, eg, wards, critical care, outpatient clinics, theatres, in the community including patients’ place of residence.
Most commonly, HCSWs work alongside nurses. They also work alongside qualified midwives in maternity services.
The types of duties include the following:
* supporting patients with washing and dressing, serving patients meals and assisting with feeding when necessary
* assisting patients to mobilise and go to the toilet
* bed making
* monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and other key observations in which they are trained
* generally assisting with patients' overall comfort
This role is hugely rewarding and is a key towards ensuring our patients receive the highest possible standards of care.
We look for people with high professional standards who are also caring, compassionate, cheerful and friendly.
We value diversity and are committed to promoting equality in an inclusive workplace, with a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age or gender identity.
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