Senior Care Support Worker, Ward B5
36 hours per week, Band 3
x1 permanent post
Ward B5/ESH is split into 3 areas, SAEC, SAU and station 3 which is a general ward area. We regularly support the trust with flow and capacity pressures and are the heart of activity. We have direct admission’s from the Emergency Department, the Urgent Care Centre and community GP’s; no day is ever the same.
We aim to provide a high quality effective service to all patients, encompassing the trusts vison and values.
We are searching for caring individuals who understand the needs of our patients and display compassion and patience at all times.
Successful applicants will be actively encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge to meet both personal and service development needs.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Care Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing / Midwifery team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient’s condition which may require the intervention of others.
The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and may be required to undertake development to include basic skills and in house development programme.
The Senior Care Support Worker will:
1. Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
2. Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.
3. Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.
4. Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.
5. Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues
Working for our organisation
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 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)
Detailed job description and main 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
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Maths and English Qualification – GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
7. Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
8. QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
Desirable criteria
9. Food Handling Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter
11. Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures
12. Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
13. Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
14. Experience in a healthcare environment
15. Manual handing of patients (including toileting, bathing and turning patients), equipment and stores
Communication
Essential criteria
16. Clear communication skills oral and written
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
17. Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
18. Prepared to undergo further training
19. Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
20. An understanding of their role within the team
Using AI for jobs applications:
Whilst we encourage the use of technology to help manage time and support innovation. However, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and clearly reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI can assist with drafting, it should only be used as a support tool. The content must be your own work and accurately represent your knowledge, abilities, and values. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in your application being rejected. A common issue arises when we receive multiple applications with identical or overly generic language.
The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless it has been pre-approved as part of a reasonable adjustment. For digital interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of your surroundings on camera and confirm that no additional devices are present. If we suspect AI is being used during an interview, we may pause the process to clarify or adjust our approach to questioning.
Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.
Multi-site working
The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".
To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:
21. Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement
22. Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
23. Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites
Against this context, although this post is hosted by The Dudley Group, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.
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