Assistant Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Healthcare Support Workers. This role offers the chance to enhance your skills while providing high-quality care to patients. You will work in a dynamic environment, participating in a progression scheme that includes the Care Certificate. The position requires flexibility with shift patterns and a commitment to patient-centered care. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Level 2 qualifications in healthcare support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual patient care with kindness and compassion.
• Assist with personal care and documentation.
• Support the nursing team in various tasks.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Caring approach to patients

Time management

Documentation skills

Education

GCSE A*-D in Mathematics

GCSE A*-D in English Language

Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support

Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 09 May 2025

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

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job 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.
• 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)
• Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
• GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment
• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
• Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care

Experience

• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work.
• Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

Skills

• Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives
• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£24,169 to £25,674 a yearper annum pro rata