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Job summary

Main area
Rehabilitation
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (day shifts, night shifts, weekend and bank holiday shifts)
Job ref
249-6801168
Employer
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Great Western Hospital
Town
Swindon
Salary
£23,615 - £25,674 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2024 08:00

Employer heading

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Assistant Healthcare Support Worker

Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our ambitious organisation as a Healthcare support worker in our

Swindon Intermediate Care Centre (SWICC) which encompasses two wards, specialising in rehabilitation, and complex discharge planning for adults. This includes Forest ward  which operates under the philosophy of patient centred care and require working with the established multi-disciplinary team.

Working for us will provide you with the opportunity to be part of an experienced team, working in a busy environment enabling you to further develop your skills and experience so you can provide our patients with the high-quality care that we know you strive to deliver.

This role is offered on a progression scheme where you will undertake the Care Certificate which approximately take 6 months to complete where your pay band will increase. This role is for you if you are willing to work shift patterns, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota.  Hours are standardly ‘12 hour’ shift across most wards.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for delivering individual patient care and will be expected to support the team leaders and the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties.

 

Applicants will work well under pressure and have a professional, friendly manner. They should be able to use their own judgment to resolve issues and have a sensitive approach to dealing with occasionally difficult situations. We will provide a supportive learning environment and encourage you with your personal and professional development.

On your application please remember to include all of your qualifications (including Maths & English), current and previous work experience and in the supporting evidence express your interest in why you want to join GWH as a Healthcare Support Worker.

Working for our organisation

This service will be transitioning to HCRG Care Group from the 1st April 2025. The successful candidate may transfer over (under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) on the terms and conditions they are employed on. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for everyone involved.

This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship.  Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

Working for us will provide you with the opportunity to be part of an experienced team, working in a busy environment enabling you to further develop your skills and experience so you can provide our patients with the high quality care that we know you strive to deliver.

We’re one of the top employers in the NHS in the South West. As committed as you will be to doing the best for your patients, we’re just as committed to helping you to get the most out of your role. Our STAR Values are at the heart of everything we do, we will offer you the support, guidance, training and opportunities to develop at whatever stage in your career you are so you can make the best contribution you can.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be a part of an experienced team delivering individual patient care. You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties. Duties include:

  • Caring and communication with kindness and compassion
  • Personal Care including catheter care and Incontinence (This includes bodily fluids and faeces)
  • Nutrition and Hydration support
  • Pressure Area Care
  • Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only)
  • Moving and handling
  • Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets.
  • Environmental maintenance
  • Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans
  • Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets.
  • Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics.
  • Escort to other departments (except theatre)
  • Instigate Emergency procedure.
  • Promote person centred values and provide support for patient’s wellbeing and fulfilment.

Please find attached the band 2 and band 3 job description and person specifications.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
  • GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
  • Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.
Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
  • Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care
  • Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
  • Experience of time management and prioritising work.
Desirable criteria
  • Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives
  • Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
  • Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work, policies and procedures
  • Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: Goldhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paula Lamb
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01793 605546